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Hugga Bunch [VHS]

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In response to the reviewers who rated this poorly because they didn't like it *as adults*, I would like to say: don't be an idiot, this movie is not INTENDED for adults, it is made for CHILDREN. I can remember watching this over and over as a child, and I loved it; as a grown-up, yes, it's a little annoying, but I have such fond memories of watching it as a child, and the overall message is still really sweet. And I can personally say that my own children love it.

The basic plotline is that the main character's grandmother is dying, and our little heroine wants to save her by making her young, so she travels through her mirror to the land of Hugga to steal these magic fruits from the evil queen. But ultimately the fruit won't save the beloved grandmother, and nothing can really make her young again, but we learn that LOVE can keep bonds strong even when a loved one is becoming more distant.

There is also a lovely twist at the end of the movie, in regards to the mean aunt who wants to put Grandma "out to pasture." :)

Definitely a must-see movie. This needs to come out on DVD!

If you're looking for a movie your young child will enjoy, this one is a CLASSIC. The "Emmy Award Winning" special effects are seriously dated by today's standards, still the underlying message is timeless. The film is curiously realistic, despite the imaginary venue. (Don't forget, a child's imagination is quite REAL!) Kids can relate to the "value of a hug," and they KNOW what it's like to feel powerless. Hence, the adventure through the looking glass wherein heart-inspired heroism is acted out. Trust me, there's far more to this production than meets the (adult) eye, even a point of wisdom made by the insane-and-beautiful queen, whose self-obsession -- and focus on the superficial -- is what MAKES her evil. The acting ranges from terrific to terrible, with some of the best performances turned in by the animated PUPPETS! (Warning: Don't confuse the live-action movie with the "animated stories.")

I watched this movie when I was about 5 years old and remember it now that I'm almost 21!! I haven't seen it in forever, but I remember me and all of my relatives playing for hours on end outside, using our imaginations, going through imaginary mirrors. If you want your children to pry themselves from their computers, nintendos, and tvs allow them to watch this movie and get their imaginations rolling!!!

i really liked this movie when i was a little girl!!i wish they would put this on dvd for a reasonable price.i thought the movie was a great idea.it was very creative.Please put this on dvd for a reasonable price.

This movie is absolutely fabulous! I grew up watching this movie and I'm about to invest in another copy of it ... in just a few minutes! The G & PG rated movies now are not at all what they were back in 1985. If you have a small child and are looking for a TRUE "G" movie, "Hugga Bunch" is a very good choice. It's cute, humorous, and may even add a little spark to your child's imagination! I highly recommend this movie!

My daughter had a copy of the Hugga Bunch as a little girl and watched it repeatedly.Over the years the tape was misplaced and eventually copied over. My daughter is nearly 22 now and wishes she could find a copy of this wonderful movie.I have been searching on the internet and think I may have found it on Amazon, for [price]. I hope its the same one as I would love to get it for her.

I was able to find this movie...Very cute and a good movie for the younger generation. The only thing I hated were those obxious songs. Definitely a collector's item for any child of the 80s though. If you loved the 80s or you want to buy a movie for your younger sister, I recommend it.

I have to say anyone who doesn't like this movie was never a child or child at heart.We had this taped from TV and lost it in a flood so am seeing I can get it back.We just emptied the attic because of a pending move and what memories we unfolded.Along with a ton of cabbage Patch kids,rainbow bright,Care bears and ponies etc.we brought down the Hugga bunch dolls and babies.My daughter is 34 now and these memories have been packed away.I hope now to renew all of this wonderful feeling with these items especially the hugga bunch with my grandchildren.

I LOVED this movie as a kid!! Ginnie James is such a little sweetheart! She did a great job in this film!! I watched it over and over when I was young.

It's a lovely story about family and the ties that bind. Another reviewer said the gramdma was dying but that is incorrect. It's nothing so serious as that. The adult children in the family are trying to move Grandma to a retirement community and the Ginnie James character doesn't want her to go. She likes having grandma around and is very upset that she is being "sent away". In her grief she hugs one of her stuffed animals and this sends a signal to the Hugga Bunch! Ginnie sets off with her new friends in search of berries from the "Young Berry" tree so that she can give them to Grandma and make her young again.

The moral of the story is one of love and family and the importance of family togetherness!

Fantastic tale...movies like this aren't made any more. Very sweet, innocent and a lot of fun to watch!

When I saw this, I was shocked. I used to watch this as a child adn loved it. When I bought it, I played it for a friend's daughter and she loves it. This is a great movie with morals, songs and dance. Fantastic