Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie
by Steve Gomer
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Actor: Alan Fawcett, George Hearn, Jane Wheeler, Shirley Douglas, Trevor MorganDirector: Steve Gomer
Brand: Universal Studios
Producer: Ben Myron
Producer: Dennis DeShazer
Writer: Dennis DeShazer
Producer: Jim Rowley
Producer: Kathy Parker
Writer: Sheryl Leach
Writer: Stephen White
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 76 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-11-05
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Reviews of Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie
DVD Review: My Daughter Loves It; I'm Not So Crazy About It
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this DVD for my daughter because it was on sale at Wal-Mart and she's a big Barney fan. Since this is a full length feature, I figured it would be a little bit different than the show. Probably it would be 'smartened' up a bit for the reluctant adult audience...well, yes and no.
The plot is very simple and easy to follow for children. Basically, these parents drop their kids off at their grandparents house in Maine. The oldest, a cynical teenage boy, teases the two younger girls about their belief that Barney is real. That is, until Barney comes to life! Then, the kids discover a large colorful egg in their grandparents' barn. Along with Barney, they take it to a neighbor who is a bird expert. Soon after they determine the egg has a creature called a 'dreammaker' inside, they soon lose the egg. Most of the movie centers around their pursuit of the egg and their various mishaps and adventures along the way. I won't give away the ending, though most adults probably have a good idea about what it will entail.
Well, my daughter loves this movie. This is one of the few live action movies that she will sit down and watch the whole way through. Considering that she's hyper and the movie is about 90 minutes long, that's saying something. She particularly enjoys the 'egg chase' section.
How do I like it? Well, I can watch it at least. And it does have a plot. But honestly, I think the movie is just plain silly. Their attempts to 'smarten' it up were intended for the older kids forced to endure this thing with their younger siblings. The acting isn't very good. Everyone sounds like they're reading off of cue cards. I know this is hard to believe, but Barney does the best acting job of the bunch! At least it sounds like he actually memorized his lines. I was rolling my eyes at a lot of situations, which just seemed absolutely ridiculous to me. Especially the guy who makes a milk shake and french fries while driving, then almost gets into an accident. Go to McDonald's or Dairy Queen, you idiot! Also, this movie has mediorce special effects, which seem to be worse than what they have on the show (which I didn't think was possible). It looks like someone who just bought an Imac put them all in--it doesn't seem like a professional job at all. If you're an adult and don't mind the show, you will probably be able to sit through this movie. If not, I seriously doubt it.
About the supposed sex, drugs, swearing, etc.--This is the absolute truth, there is NONE. There is some smart alecky remarks the kids say to each other, like "Talk to the hand because the face isn't here" but that's about it. Also it is true that one of the kids steps in a cow patty, and unfortunately it's a close-up shot. I was grossed out by it, but my daughter didn't care. Other than that it's definitely a G rated movie.
Would I recommend it? For kids, a definite yes. For adults, no, even if you like Barney. Unless you're planning to do an Mystery Science Theater-like viewing party for a bunch of your friends, I would definitely not suggest any adult buy it for themselves.
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Features include:
?MPAA Rating: G
?Format: DVD
?Runtime: 76 minutes
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