Friday, November 14, 2008

Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)

Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt, and Pa Grape star in the latest feature from Big Idea. As lowly busboys at the Pieces of Ate Dinner Theatre, the trio finally get a chance to be heroes when they are sent back in time. The boys face pirates, rock monsters, and laziness in order to rescue the royal family.

In their trademark style, Big Idea wrap important lessons in animated stories starring vegetable. Always age appropriate, the only thing parents might need to worry about is killer cheese curls. Adults may find the story surprisingly flat. The typical pandering to adults hardly rises above a chuckle.

Watch past the credits for the highlight: Larry, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape with their interpretation of The B-52's classic, Rock Lobster.

Pirates Who Don't Do Anything would be an entertaining addition to a 3-year old's collection. For my money, see Jonah instead.

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