Monday, March 17, 2014

Just in Time for Easter -- "Enchanted Tales" Re-Released on DVD -- Providing Hours of Viewing Enjoyment of Adaptations of Classic Fairy Tales (Review)

Disclosure:  I was sent screener copies from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.





"Produced by the award-winning production company, Golden Films, and distributed in over 80 countries, Enchanted Tales features 26 classic films, nine of which will hop back onto the shelves in time for Easter. 



Enchanted Tales are new and exciting adaptations of popular children's tales and serve as an introduction to literature for young children. Including hundreds of original songs, classical music and high quality animation, the award-winning Enchanted Tales line consists of dozens of movies, each 48 minutes in length. The series has provided hours of entertainment since its debut in 1997 and now EnchantedTales are available with two complete one-hour movies per DVD at one value price.


Perfect for gift-giving, these films are 100% Dove Family Approved and have won numerous awards including:
  • Winners International Family Film Festival
  • Parents’ Choice / Recommended Title
  • Kids First! For Quality Children's Programming
  • ITA Platinum and Gold Winners
  • Telly Awards Winners
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Synopsis:

"THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: The Hunchback of Notre Dame is retold in animated detail in this Enchanted Tale. Faced with the possibility of a world of shame, the hunchback is rescued by the lovely Esmerelda. She shows him kindness and the human capacity for love.

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS: Jonathan Swift’s classic story Gulliver’s Travels is retold as an Enchanted Tale. The journeyman’s adventures among the Lilliputians is made new again with original music and bright animation."



Synopsis:

"Hop into a delightful version of Beatrix Potter’s classic story in this marvelously animated, song-and-laughter-filled adventure. Peter Rabbit is a little cottontail who is fond of tall tales. He tells them to his mother, his sisters, and even his cousin, Benny. Then a run-in with Mr. McGregor’s hungry cat causes Peter to tell one tale too many. Joined by a motor-mouthed mouse, a comical chipmunk, a clever squirrel and a pretty kitty named Perky, little Peter finds himself on the biggest adventure of his life. So come on, hit the bunny trail with Peter Rabbit for an animated adventure to enjoy over and over!"



Synopsis:

"TOM THUMB MEETS THUMBELINA: Enter a thrillingly animated kingdom of mischievous fairies, wicked princes, and a pair of very little people caught up in a very big andventure. Join Thumbelina and Tom Thumb as they save the Great Meadow!

PRINCESS CASTLE: Claire dreams of being a princess in a far away land. She finds a secret door under the stairs, an enchanted trunk, a magical locket and an invitation that whisks her away to a magical kingdom."



Synopsis:

"ANASTASIA: For young Russian Princess Anastasia, life is a fairy tale of royal palaces and fabulous wealth that go with being the cherished daughter of the mighty Czar Nicholas.

THE LEGEND OF SU-LING: A Far Eastern fairy tale classic springs to life in this richly animated tale of a handsome Prince, the peasant girl he is forbidden to love and the tiny nightingale who holds the key to their happiness."


Synopsis:

"TARZAN OF THE APES: Swing into action with the greatest jungle adventure of all as spectacular animation and dazzling original songs bring Edgar Rice Burroughs’ timeless fantasy to life.

TREASURE ISLAND: Hoist anchor, maties! And set a course for the grandest pirate yarn ever to shiver your timbers in this thrillingly animated, song-and-laughter filled version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure classic!"

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In addition to the above DVD releases in the ever popular "Enchanted Tales" series, a couple others that my girls love watching include:


Synopsis:

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Once upon a time a kind-hearted merchant was imprisoned by a giant Beast. The merchant’s daughter, a fair lady, set out to find her father, only to meet his captor and learn that underneath it all, the Beast had a kind heart and soul. Is it possible this Beauty just found her Prince Charming?
POCAHONTAS
Certain to capture the hearts and imaginations of the entire family, Pocahontas comes alive in this fully animated, song-filled story of breathtaking early American romance, laughter and thrills! Living in harmony with nature, the young Indian princess, Pocahontas, falls in love with the gallant Englishman, Captain John Smith. Suddenly, when the pair is separated by an evil and scheming colonist, Pocahontas embarks on an adventure beyond her wildest dreams to find her love."

Synopsis:
SNOW WHITE
"Mirror, Mirror on the wall, which fairy tale is the fairest of them all? Why, it’s Snow White! Along with the Seven Dwarves, Snow White battles the wicked Queen and her rotten apple and then embarks on the greatest journey of finding her handsome prince and living happily ever after.

PRINCESS CASTLE
This fantastical animated movie tells the story of a seven-year-old girl named Claire, who constantly dreams about growing up to be a princess. One day, while she’s looking for her little sister Caitlin, Claire discovers a secret door that leads to a magical adventure."

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My Thoughts:


Don't worry, I will not bore you with a review of each of the above new releases in the Enchanted Tales series, as you probably have seen each countless times growing up and with your children.  What I did want to share today is how much my family loves these adaptations of classic fairy tales, and how these affordable DVDs, only $9.95 each, would make for a great Easter basket gift ideas. 

Children both young and old will enjoy the Enchanted Tales collection, and will love singing along to original songs from these classic tales.  And, little ones will stay engaged from start to finish, as these movies are only 48 minutes in length.

Even though we own DVDs of the original movies featured in the collection, I have to say that I was impressed with the way that each was adapted.  It gave a new look and feel to some of my childhood favorites, and offered children another way to experience these classic hits. 

At first, my oldest daughter, Savannah was confused when we had watched an earlier release in the Enchanted Tales series of Beauty and Beast, as it wasn't the Belle she was familiar with.  But, when she heard the original songs and music, she couldn't help but sit and watch this new adaptation.  And, since then, she and Bella have been hooked on these classic films, which are 100% Dove approved and have won numerous awards.

Once you watch any of the above tales in a fresh new light, you will fall in love with the Enchanted Tales series.  Providing entertaining DVDs since 1997, Golden Films has a winner with the Enchanted Tales series.  And, my family can't wait to see what new classics are remade in fun new full length movies.


Disclosure:  I was sent screener copies from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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