Product Details

• Actors: Martin Clunes, Chris Lang
• Directors: Mike Stuart
• Writers: Dave Ingham, Dave Westwood, George Tarry, James Mason, Mick Inkpen
• Producers: András Erkel, Ginger Gibbons, Jenö Vass, Kate Fawkes, Peter Orton
• Format: Animated, 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: Unrated
• Studio: HIT Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: June 3, 2003
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008Y1AJ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,355 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Kipper - Fun In The Sun" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The lazy days of summer mean no hurries, no worries to Kipper the Dog. He and his assorted four-legged pals conjure plenty of Fun in the Sun with little more than a beach, a bike, a paddling pool, and their own refreshing imaginations. Kipper is a soft-spoken chap, whose gentle nature and amenable funny bone set the tone for each of the show's seven episodes. Equally dear are Kipper's chums: Tiger (a dog), Pig, and Arnold (think Maggie Simpson in pigskin.) Together, they smooth occasional bumps along life's path, like rescuing stranded pals when the tide rises; turning a leak into a pool party; and squelching envy when Arnold's skill at putt-putt golf becomes Tiger's folly. As they explore the beach, the farm, or the sky, brilliant watercolor backgrounds and an understated, jazzy score entice the eyes and ears--a quenching experience for preschoolers and their parents, whatever the season. --Liane Thomas

Product Description

There's hot fun in the summertime when Kipper and his pals enjoy the great outdoor. From boating at the beach to splashing in the pool, the water is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine. The fun continues when Kipper, Tiger and Arnold compete in a game of crazy golf. But when the friends decide to race one another, Tiger lands in the pond. To Pig's amazement, Arnold learns to ride a bike - with a little help from Kipper. Finally, they're off to spend the day at the farm with new friends! There's always something new under the sun with Kipper and company!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Ello Tiger, February 3, 2006

By	My Uncle Stu (Boston) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is good, fun, animated entertainment for the pre-school crowd with a minimum of violence. After my daughter watched this DVD a few times, she began speaking in a British accent. It was cute, yet creepy. Still, I prefer it over the Boston accent she sometimes has when she returns home from school, "we did some drawrings and then we played in the pahk."

Kipper and his buddies Tiger, Pig, and Arnold, amble about in a genial, self-amused manner, often chuckling infectiously to themselves about their mildly mischievous adventures. There are occasional moments of slapstick comedy but it is high on cuteness, low on angst and violence. In my favorite episode, a particularly surreal one, Kipper and Pig explore the sky traveling around on the clouds. Then, it begins to rain and they plummet out of the sky. Their fall is broken as they bounce gently off the belly of a sunbathing Tiger. Tiger flinches as each of them bounces and emits a low "ooph." I can't do it justice, but it's as funny as any Bugs Bunny slapstick moment, but with out the cruel and sadistic flavor. My daughter was alone in the room watching it and I heard her burst into laughter. I ran in to see and we ended up looping the gag, watching it over and over and laughing harder each time. Good times.

The drawings are simple but heady. The backgrounds are understated yet enchanting watercolors. Your viewing experience is enhanced by a noodly cool jazz tinkering soundtrack.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Fun from Kipper and his friends!, May 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Kipper - Fun In The Sun [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Seven more episodes of Kipper the Dog, who woefully, is no longer on TV. The episodes include Clouds, Water, Water Everywhere, The Farm, Crazy Golf, The Rescue, Arnold on Wheels, and The Race. Always calm and soothing for the little ones. In this hectic world, small children need all the Kipper they can get! Video and accompanying music are always high quality and a treat for little eyes and ears. Kipper and his friends are always good-natured and supportive.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, August 27, 2003

By	books "bookscg" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

My 18 month old loves Kipper! The easy animation without all the background is more her pace. As adults, my husband & I have not gotten sick of Kipper like some other kid shows.