Stellaluna
by William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
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Director: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Writer: Rachel Koretsky
Writer: Steven Whitestone
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 41 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-20
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Stellaluna
Movie Review: It's entertaining, but not a faithful retelling of the book
Summary: 3 Stars
Both my preschooler and I enjoyed the book "Stellaluna" and when we came across this MGM produced DVD of the story, we were quite excited to check it out. Upon watching it however, we both realized that this DVD version is very different from the original story with many embellishments and introduction of new characters. Despite that, my 4-year-old daughter enjoyed this movie - the animation in quite well done and the little bat Stellaluna looks adorable. We both didn't much care for the songs in this movie [which come with the options of turning it on or off for sing-along].
Conclusion - this adaptation will offend purists with its Hollywood approach to the story [well, the book is relatively short, and this show runs about 41 minutes]. However, if you're ok with a less than faithful adaptation purely for entertainment purposes, this DVD just might fit the bill.
Summary of Stellaluna
Based on the beloved children's book, this fun-filled animated feature follows a spirited young fruit bat who finds friendship, love and acceptance in the most unexpected places! Brimming with music,laughter, warmth and excitement, Stellaluna is sure to capture your heart! When theadorable fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she is adopted by a family of birds, but soon finds that she just can't fit in. Her playmates like to sleep at night; she wants to fly. They whistle and sing; she doesn't even have a beak! But just when it seems like she'll always be an outsider, Stellaluna makes an amazing discovery. Now she'll learn to cherish the things that make her different from everyone else. And she'll see that an open mind and an open heart can lead to the greatest gifts of all.A baby fruit bat finds her world turned literally upside down after getting separated from her mother and adopted by a family of birds in this Scholastic film, based on Janell Cannon's award-winning children's book. A "warm and sultry forest far, far away" is the setting for the animated tale of friendship and self-discovery as Stellaluna attempts to fit in with Pip, Flap, and Flitter, three baby birds, and their mother. Thinking herself a bird as well, Stellaluna tries hard to obey the rules of the nest--which prohibit hanging upside down and flying at night--yet she is confused by her struggles to belong. While retaining the beauty and spirit of its namesake book, the film embellishes the plot with a few enjoyable characters, including a pair of talkative toucans and, later, a superhero spider who helps save the day. Cannon's important message shines forth brightly, to celebrate individuality while embracing each other's differences. (Ages 4 to 10) --Lynn Gibson
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