WALL-E in Your Christmas Stocking
If you’re trying to pick which movie to put in your child’s stocking this Christmas (you are budgeting for Christmas already, aren’t you?), I’d go with WALL-E. I really would. And not just because as a child of the 80’s, I was totally in love with Short Circuit. (Number 5 is alive!) Or, maybe somewhat because of that reason. But it’s not the total reason.
One thing I love about this movie as a parent? Well, as an example, two of BigBrother’s favorite movies involves a lot of dialogue. Some of it includes a few words that aren’t necessarily naughty but are words that we don’t use. Examples include “shut up” and “moron.” This movie doesn’t rely on dialogue. Sound effects make up much of the movie. As such, there are not many language concerns and, to boot, your child won’t be randomly quoting the movie in front of your intellectual friends. Of course, on the flip side, he could start “talking robot” in front of your same intellectual friends and you’re still going to have to fess up that you let Little Mikey watch television and/or movies. Either that or tell them that it is some new language and your kid is a genius. They’ll be impressed and your secret will be safe. All the same, this is one Disney movie that you won’t want to wear earplugs for, whether you’re a Dad who hates musicals or a Mom who can’t stand silly jokes. It was so interesting to listen to this movie!
What was my favorite part? Well, as a Fire Family, I have to tell you that we got a kick out of the scene where WALL-E discovers the fire extinguisher and gets blown around by the pressure. (Fire safety tip: teach your children that fire extinguishers are not toys and should only be used in an emergency!) But, I admit, I laughed. So did FireDad. But don’t tell. We won’t admit it.
BigBrother is really falling in love with the whole robot idea. We play robots at home and any time he sees a robot he makes noises. The whole movie has spawned a lot of imagination play. Thankfully without any of the shooting or potentially violent scenes (the only negative of the movie, in my opinion). BigBrother, instead, is a very friendly robot with an inquisitive nature. I’m all for imagination play, even if it was spawned by television or movie!
And so, I’m serious. If you’re still trying to decide which movie is best for your family this holiday season, go with WALL-E. To boot, if you decide to go this route, there are many toys which you can toss into the stocking with the movie to make a “themed stocking.” (And yes, I’m that dorky. I do make themed stockings. Don’t laugh at me!) (And yes, as you can see above, they do make WALL-E themed underoos!) After the presents are unwrapped and the food is open and new toys have been tossed aside, you can all gather together and look at the future through the eyes of a robot on Christmas evening. Nothing wrong with a little family togetherness, now is there?
So, buy it now on DVD! Or Blu Ray! (Or buy me a Blu Ray while you’re at it.) OH! And HEY! Go see the sweepstakes over at BlogHer!
Full disclosure: this was a paid review from BlogHer and Disney. But it’s still an awesome family movie. Trust me!
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