Customer Reviews

The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I must admit I'm a big fan of the former version of Strawberry Shortcake and was very leary when I heard they were re-inventing her. But I tried very hard to go into watching this movie with an open mind hoping I would be proven wrong. Unfortunately, I wasn't. Even if you can adjust to the new look (which isn't all that bad and not quite as grown up as I was thinking it would be), the storyline and characters are unimaginative and boring. You definitely don't get the feeling each girl is her own unique individual with quirks and character like the former Strawberry Shortcake gang was. My huge Strawberry Shortcake fan who is almost 4 years old, quit watching the movie mid way through. She was bored. I fell asleep. Missing are classic characters such as Honey Pie Pony, Ginger Snap, Angel Cake, and Huckleberry Pie to name a few. There's odd caterpillar and berrykin characters who just add a strange element to the whole mess. And then there's the uninspired world in which they live. Instead of imaginative places like Ice Cream Island, Cake Walk, the River Fudge, and Cookie Corners, you get a very unimaginative world that looks too much like reality . . . just a bunch of rocks and bushes. And Strawberry and her pals are miniature now . . . living down under the bushes. So to sum it up, don't waste your money or time on this particular movie. And if the first movie is any indication of what's to come, my daughter and I will be sticking with our collection of past Strawberry Shortcake DVDs.

I am 32 years old so I remember the Strawberry Shortcake of yester-year. :-) I like the new and updated version so much better. This movie is absolutely adorable. My daughter is a very sensitive 3 year old, and this movie is so appropriate in every way. It has a sweet message, a good plot, it is visually very appealing. It's all about team work, forgiveness and friendship. I highly recommend this movie as an excellent alternative to the often violent and scary Disney films. And no princes here. Just a bunch of girls cooperating for a common goal. How cute!!

Yet another reboot for Strawberry, and this time it's an epic failure. My 4-year-old has been a HUGE SS fan for the past year, even had her birthday party with a SS theme last year. "Big Country Fun" is one of her favorites, and we really like the "Journey" movie as well. We own all of the DVDs and watch them often.

Unfortunately, we really could not get through this newest reinvention. We tried on three occasions to watch credits to credits and failed every time. There are characters missing--Honey Pie Pony is a favorite that's now MIA--and the animation/digitization is awful. And it's SO boring! After three attempts, I still have no idea what the movie was about. With the older movies, the characters seems like real people functioning in their real little world, but the new characters are just alien. It's strange and my DD is really upset. She doesn't have any interest in the toys at all already has told me that if another movie comes out, she doesn't want to watch it.

I was expecting a smiliar format to the other Strawberry Shortcake movies, but it is not. I don't mind the makeover she's had, but this movie was not as cheery and fun as previous. There are FEW songs in it, just a lot of talking which is not fun for smaller kids...My daughter, who loves Strawberry Shortcake, was not excited baout this movie as she is with the other ones. I would not spend 14.99 on this movie. instead, use that money and go buy the other, older Straberry Shortcake movies to enjoy! Some of my daughter's favorites include: Adventures on Ice Cream Island, The Best pets Yet, and Big Country Fun.

My 4 year old and I have been Strawberry Shortcake fans for quite some time. We really loved the Strawberry from Cooking Up Fun and Sea berry Beach party. We were Just getting used to the makeover when yet another revamp occurred. I was hesitant since Sky's the Limit is so different but we have enjoyed it just fine. My little girl still loves it and with more toys available she seems to enjoy it more. We have watched this movie over and over. It seems to go back to Strawberry's roots from when I was a little girl. The original characters with a modern flair. When I was young She talked to the sun and if I am not mistaken she was small like the characters in the new movie. Even though she has been through a lot of changes I hope Strawberry will stay around for a long time. She is such a wonderful little girl and toy for kids to play with. I hope They continue the movie series and it is fine with me if they stick with the new style.

My daughters love this movie, and everything Strawberry Shortcake. It is a bit shallow, and not much to the plot, but enjoyable for a kid. They watch it all the time.

This is a little different than other Strawberry Shortcake movies it is 3-D. My girls love the movie, ages 12, 19, and 22. The 12 year old is the biggest fan. She wanted it for her SS movie collection.

My 2 year old loves everything Strawberry Shortcake. This movie teaches a wonderful lesson about sharing, being yourself and helping others.

Even though Strawberry always brings every one back in check, sometimes the other characters get pretty bratty. In the end there is a good moral lesson but really I think its the bright colors and cute characters that keep my daughter watching. These are not my favorite things for her to watch but she really enjoys them.

They are modern and nothing like the old strawberry shortcakes that we grew up with. Its impossible to even compare.

Love the plot, love the life lessons. Bouncing on daisies in search of a way to help the town survive.....so much fun! The message is wonderful too - friends, forgiveness, ok to fail because next time it may work out, trying your best and not always getting positive results...... I love this movie and so does my 2.5 year old granddaughter. Very positive to motivate young people to try, try, try!