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VeggieTales - Josh and the Big Wall

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I think that "Josh and the Big Wall" is the funniest retelling of the Isrealites and their defeat of Jericho. While entertaining kids, it inconspicuously teaches them about obeying God and their parents. "Veggie Tales" are the funnest way to learn about God and virtues. A wonderful video, cleverly written, and funny. And the Silly Songs with Larry segment is very entertaining, too! The song about a boy and his three "cebus" (say-boo)is imossible to not like. The tune, the words, and the story is irresistable! A #1 in kid's videos. Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber present the idea of obedience in a positive way. They always talk about improving and obeying so kids won't feel bad about not having obeyed in the past. A GREAT VIDEO.

It's not what you expect and that is what makes this video so effective. The VeggieTales team has another hit on their hands with this clever re-telling of the story of Joshua and the wall of Jericho.

Any "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" fan will particularly enjoy the casting of the French peas atop the wall of Jericho.

This is a superb Christian video for both children and adult children alike. Larry's silly "Cebu" song will stick in your head like glue.

I have a 23-month old son who simply enjoys the VeggieTales videos and we have collected all except one so far. Josh and the Big Wall is one of my personal favorites. It clearly shows how our disobedience can lead to disappointments, but if we follow God's ordained plans for our lives, the rewards are total and complete. It is great learning experience for "children" of all ages; Jean-Claude & Phillipe (the French Peas) are just delightful and Larry's Silly Song - Song of the Cebu - will have you singing even at the office. Marvelous job BIG IDEA productions.

I'm 12 years old and in 6th grade. The other day, my religion teacher brought in this Veggie Tales video for us to watch. I must say, I loved it. It was funny and cute but full of teaching, too, on how we should always do what God says, even if it seems crazy at the time. My class loved it so much that we all coaxed my teacher into watching it again the next day. And, no one could get that 'Silly Songs with Larry' song out of their head, either. I highly recommend it. Cebu...

OH MY GOSH. i have always loved these videos... within my college-aged friend base, we have _all_ the shows. ... All i can think of when i see the peas on the wall is that the creators have watched WAY too much monty python. These guys must have so much fun!

There is no way that these films are just for kids. There are so many little things that children would never pick up on. Believe me, these films are a must for your collection. No only will they have you rolling, but they teach amazing values as well.

On a final note, check out Dave and the Giant Pickle some time: about the sheep? "They tip over..." BAAAAAAAaaa!

VeggieTales combines solid moral values with very entertaining stories and characters. The story-line captivates my 2-year old and 5-year old, they love the music, and they laugh and giggle at some of the antics. I highly recommend these tapes. (Even in homes that don't consider themselves "religious", something that can help you provide a good moral compass for your children shouldn't be discounted out of hand.) I love the way that Josh stands up to the "peas" on the walls of Jericho, and takes the taunting and teasing from them, and from the members of his group. It's a very entertaining way of impressing upon children the importance of doing what you are told, even when it seems rather silly!

The french guys at the top of the wall were too much! I felt like I was watching a cartoon version of Monty Python's Holy Grail - only this one had a purpose, a story, and a great moral. My son is transfixed with this video each time we play it. He asks for it above all others. I am truly shocked as he used to ask for full-feature Disney movies. Now, he begs for VeggieTales. Some of the humor makes me laugh out loud, too. When the squash (?) looks up at the french peas and says, "We're not crazy, you know. Our God told us to do it," I just fall out! And my sons laughs hysterically each time they sing "Going to the Promised Land" and the veggie pops up saying, "sounds sticky!"

It told me a lot about the isrealites and how they dressed.At the same time it was funny.I realy liked it,and I'm 10.

My kids are aged four and under and they got a tremendous kick out of the Josh and the Big Wall. While they didn't grasp all of the concepts, which are clearly meant for older kids, they absolutely loved the animation, the sight-gags, and especially the silly songs. I still have that "Going the Promised Land" song stuck in my head four days later. My wife and I appreciated the religious context of the show as well, which sparked a discussion about obedience with our 4 and 3 year olds when the DVD was over.

And thank goodness, this isn't one of those idiotic productions that assumes that kids are little dimwits who need to have quick-cuts to hold their attention. The silly songs are not the typical sappy nonsensical fare that dominates much of children's television these days. They are all very clever--in the best tradition of classic Muppets songs--and any adult with a sense of humor will be able to appreciate them without feeling IQ points melt away.

Over all, A+ family entertainment. We'll be buying many more Veggie Tales DVDs as our kids get older.

Big Idea is on a roll and really gets it right when it comes to their DVD's. If you are thinking that this is just a cheap transfer from the video, think again! The picture is crisp and sharp and the 5.1 surround sound mix adds a new dimension to this VeggieTales classic!
The extras and Easter Eggs are well done, but not overly long so parents can watch these with their kids without the kids losing interest. This is also one DVD where you can't miss the feature commentary! Also, just try to sing along with "Song of the Cebu"!
My kids had practically worn out the VHS tape, and now watching it on DVD is like seeing this for the first time. I look forward to ALL of the VeggieTales being released on DVD! Good job BIG IDEA!
Funniest moment: Josh (Larry) "falling to the ground in reverence." Most poigniant moment: Jr. Asparagus' speach to the Israelites convincing them to do what God asks of them.