Though we have rented newer movies from time to time, I find that in general…I don’t like them! This keeps us from movie theaters but expands our horizons in the area of video viewing.
How? Well, rather than search for the latest movie- we look back to older movies, particularly those made before the totally arbitrary date of 1975.
Why? Because, in general, I find that newer movies encourage disrespectful behavior. That is, the children and/or animated figures use words and behavior that is well…not what I’m trying to teach my child.
So, it was with some hesitation I agreed to review A Plumm Summer directed by Caroline Zelderfor Mothertalk. Actors William Baldwin and Henry Winkler star and the story is based on a true event that happened in the life of the screenwriter, T.J. Lynch.
The story revolves around a family of children who set up to help rescue a kidnapped puppet – “Froggy Doo” the star of a local children’s show. The premise of course, brings back memories of the local shows produced in my home town which, included Mr. Roger’s neighborhood – so I had a positive feeling before turning on the DVD.
I very much enjoyed the movie as it harks back to the feel-good family movies with which I grew up. I laughed and smiled and was impressed with the simple story line and believable characters.
On the other hand, I won’t take my six-year-old to see this movie yet. Rated PG, it is, I believe more suited for older children. The story revolves around a 13-year old boy his 5-year-old brother and the girl next door. So, there’s some “young love” some typical 13-year-old behavior and a little more “examples of bad behavior” than I would really like my son to see yet.
This is perhaps an “oldest child” issue. Had he an older sibling I’m sure he would already have learned a wide variety of ways to be mildly disrespectful.
But for older children this is a great movie. It has enough suspense and action to entertain and has some nice scenes of a family over coming their unique problems. So, definitely take your tween to go see this movie and perhaps a younger sibling but, save it for later if your oldest is under 9.
The movie opens in theatres in
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2 comments:
Thanks for the title. My son and I have a running Friday date night of a game and movie. We usually like the older movies as well... and it was my son who noticed the difference in behavior, dress and attitudes, and he preferred it!
He is 8 years old... and advanced 8 years old due to being the youngest of seven, but we will add it to the list and wait awhile until it is on video. Our next movie is Escape to Witch Mountain (the 1975 version that I remember as a kid)... and it is rated G!
Great review. It sounds like a good movie for my kids.
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