Product Details

• Actors: Imagination Movers
• Directors: Francis James
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Blue Suit Pictures
• DVD Release Date: November 15, 2004
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0006DOQ9C
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,434 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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  #21 in	Movies & TV > Kids & Family > Music & Arts
  #26 in	Music > Children's Music > Educational

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Scott, Dave, Rich, and Smitty--the Imagination Movers--make music that's as much for parents as kids. While their lyrics are aimed at the short set, their bouncy tunes evoke pop and funk acts like Smash Mouth, Devo, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (without any profanity or sexual innuendo). The first DVD from the New Orleans-based quartet, Stir It Up, features a heaping helping of material from both their CDs, Good Ideas and Calling All Movers. Lively videos alternate with energetic live performances, many of which feature audience participation. Some songs, like "I Want My Mommy (Time for Bed)," combine both approaches. Fans of the Wiggles and Bob the Builder are sure to find themselves tapping their toes with abandon, while learning some useful lessons along the way, like the importance of remembering your manners ("Please and Thank You") and tidying up ("Clean My Room"). (Ages 2 to 7) --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Product Description
It's like Mr. Rogers at the controls of the Beastie Boys in this eye-popping collection of music videos and concert performances from the Imagination Movers, a critically acclaimed rock band for kids. The Movers leap, slide, hop, stomp, strum, drum, rap and clap their way through 15 educational rock and hip-hop songs designed for kids and parents to crank up together.

Dressed in their trademark bright blue coveralls, these national award-winning musicians and real-life dads jam on guitars, bang on buckets and teach kids a variety of fun, funky dances and sing-alongs. This DVD features songs from the Movers' groundbreaking CDs "Good Ideas" and "Calling All Movers." Highlighted tracks include the XM Radio #1 hit song "I Want My Mommy" as well as "Clean My Room," "The Medicine Song," "Please and Thank You" and "Playing Catch."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from SherriAllen Reviews, August 16, 2005

By	Sherri Allen "Editor, SherriAllen.com" (nc, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Do you want your children to listen to songs filled with irresistable energy and positive messages that you can enjoy, too? Do you want them to get up and move -- dancing, clapping, hopping and stomping? Of course you do, and that's why you need to get them "Stir It Up," the first DVD released by the award-winning children's group Imagination Movers.

"Stir It Up" presents 15 songs in a mix of MTV-style (yet child appropriate) videos and performances from their live shows, with a few goofy skits added for fun. The songs successfully blend kid-friendly themes with a bouyant mix of hip/hop, rock, rockabilly, old school R&B, reggae and calypso beats. The choreography is simple and uncomplicated, making it easy for children to get on their feet and join in the fun.

So, by now you've figured out I like "Stir It Up," but the true test of a children's DVD is whether children like it. "Stir It Up" not only passes that test, it gets and A+ and extra credit! The first time I played the DVD for my distracted 3-year old, she was moving and grooving with the Imagination Movers seconds into the high-energy first song, "Recipe (Stir It Up)." She was encouraged to "Reach high, think big, work hard, [and] have fun" in "Calling All Movers." She found out bedtime doesn't have to be scary listening to "I Want My Mommy" and even learned that cleaning up can be fun from "Clean My Room." As soon as the DVD ended, she was begging me to "play it again, Mommy." Best of all, "Stir It Up" has survived the fickleness of a 3-year old, constantly remaining my child's favorite DVD for the past few months.

The sound and video are not as slick and polished as bigger-budget DVDs, but that doesn't matter. Children love the Imagination Movers and they love "Stir It Up!" "Stir It Up" is a must-have for your child's DVD library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my daughters favorite musical DVD's, May 2, 2005

By	Julie Welch "Jordan's mom" (Sperryville, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We thought the CDs where good but this was a fantastic DVD full of color & enthusiasm. Absolutely fabulous creativity and Imagination by the Movers. My daughter loves to dance and sing with the Movers. We've watched this DVD so much we've just about worn it out. I strongly recommend this DVD to anyone with active children. Can't wait for the next release. Keep up the great work Imagination Movers!!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Imagination Movers, December 27, 2007

By	JujubeMBA (USA) - See all my reviews

The Imagination Movers are a rare breed in the world of child entertainment. It amuses children, and adults can actually like it too. I like the Rich, Scott, Dave, and Smitty's appearance, music, and messages. It's fun. Their videos are definitely produced on a low budget, but the Imagination Movers are charming and fun nonethless.