Christmas came and went too soon—especially for the kids.
But here’s some good news: The Star,
one of the finest and “funest” animated children’s Christmas movies to hit the
cinemas last year, is now out in blu-ray and DVD.
The Star recounts
the Christmas story from a different viewpoint—that of a sweet little donkey
who wants his hard and boring life to count for something big.
The main character is Bo (voiced
by Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead),
a tiny donkey exploited by a mean master. Feeling sad and useless, Bo dreams of
a better life, a life with purpose and meaning. But, chained and enslaved, he
is not free. How can he ever think of following his dream? How can his insignificant,
miserable existence make a difference in the world?
Alone Bo can do nothing, But with
a little help from his friends, his great adventure unfolds. And it leads him
on a journey he never could have imagined.
Thanks to a kind, worn-out old
donkey, Bo finally escapes his cruel exploiter only to find that the world he
lives in his filled with abusers. Thankfully, numerous animals step in to help
Bo launch his quest for meaning, beginning with Bo’s best friend, Dave the dove (voiced by Keegan-Michael Key, Friends From
College).
This tender tale teaches children
many valuable lessons about friendship, compassion, kindness, patience, sorrow
and hope. This creative rendering of the first Christmas does not lack
excitement. Rather, children are captivated as surprising twists of danger and
unusual friendships pop up along the way. It is a story of redemption, of
liberty, and of the miracle of the birth of Jesus.
Whether
animals or humans, good or bad, the adorable characters drive the fast-paced
plot. Their voices include the talents of: Aidy Bryant, Tracy Morgan, Tyler
Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Grammy® Award-Winner Kelly Clarkson, Anthony Anderson (“Black-ish”)
as Zach the goat, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible) as Thaddeus the
dog, Gabriel Iglesias (Coco) as Rufus the dog, Patricia Heaton (“The Middle”) as Edith the cow, Emmy®
Award-Winner Kristin Chenoweth as Abby the mouse, and Christopher Plummer (All
the Money in the World) as King Herod.
It may not be Christmastime, but
it is always time to remember the birth of our Savior. And what better way to
do this than to use a charming tale about an ordinary donkey who becomes an
unexpected star in the greatest story ever told?
Here is what people are saying about The Star:
“Full of humor and heart” – Huffington
Post
“The Star is destined to become a
classic!” – The Dove Foundation
The Star is brought to
us by AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures. Discover fun activities to do with
the children and learn more about The
Star here: http://www.thestarmovie.com/site/.
This story will also appear in Assist News Services.
Janey DeMeo M.A.
Copyright © February 2018
http://janey-demeo.blogspot.com
