Just in time for Easter comes the release of the movie The Lion of Judah. It’s a cute animated family friendly tale is perfect for the Easter/Passover season.
Here is the movie’s trailer. For those of you reading this via e-mail you can find the trailer and other clips from the movie here, .
Here is a synopsis of the film;
A band of cute critters has captured the hearts of audiences around the globe, and now you can bring home the heartwarming family fun and laughter when The Lion of Judah debuts as a Blu-ray 3D™ Pack March 27 from Warner Home Video. Starring the vocal talents of Ernest Borgnine (The Dirty Dozen, The Wild Bunch), Georgina Cordova (Nickelodeon’s Winx Club, The Tale of Despereaux) Scott Eastwood (Invictus, Gran Torino) and Michael Madsen (Free Willy, Donnie Brasco), The Lion of Judah showcases the best work of Tom Roth, a 40- year animation veteran (Shrek, Hercules, Looney Tunes, Mrs. Doubtfire), and Eric Lessard (Shrek 3, Madagascar). Orders are due February 21 for the Pack which will sell for $34.99 SRP (Blu-ray 3D, also includes 2D Blu-ray™).
Winner of the Best Animated Film award at the Sabaoth International Film Festival in Milan (March 2011), The Lion of Judah tells the story that changed the world. When Judah the Lamb is taken by the townspeople to become a sacrifice, his six new friends from a Bethlehem stable must go to his rescue! An incredible adventure follows, full of danger, drama, friendship and heroics. The Lion of Judah is 5-Star Dove Approved for the whole family and all ages. The Dove Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote the creation, production, distribution and consumption of wholesome family entertainment.
I found the movie to be very charming. The animal characters are adorable, or in some cases, comical. My children are a wee bit older then the movie’s target audience. They did chuckle in a few spots, but I think the movie might be too “childish” for them. I would say that this movie is more geared towards the under 10 crowd.
I like how the movie wove a story about barn animals around biblical events. It’s like a movie with an educational aspect to it. It’s so entertaining that you don’t realize that you are learning something. The same holds true for The Lion of Judah. The movie is entertaining and you don’t realize that it’s teaching you things from the Bible at the same time.
This movie would be perfect to show on Easter/Passover or at Sunday School. It’s colorful, the characters are charming, the story is sweet and there plenty of comedy.
The movie isn’t as “high tech” as some might be accustomed to, but its still a fun movie none-the-less.
Here are two more clips from the film for your enjoyment.
The DVD and Blu-ray are available now where ever movies are sold.
If you would like to learn more about the movie you can visit the official website, www.LionofJudahtheMovie.com. There you can find a lot of nice downloads including wallpaper for your computer, a coloring book, poster, Bible study guide and a crate craft.
You can also find the movie on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/TheLionofJudah), Twitter (@AnimatedKidz) and on YouTube.
I have a fun movie giveaway for two lucky readers. Each winner will receive the 3D/2D Blu-ray combo pack, compliments of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end at 12:01 AM on April 22, 2012. The winners will be chosen from all eligible entries using a random number generator.
Kimberly
*I received a free screener copy in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions express are my own. Warner Bros. will be providing the prizes.
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Lisa Welch says
Happy Passover & Happy Easter!!!
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It looks like a cute movie to watch with the family and I love that it has a message 🙂
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Family Man says
I can definitely recommend this one as a parent. Watched it with my kids and it was perfect. The song “carry me” by Kari Jobe, moved me to tears.
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I need this to teach my grandchildren more about Jesus
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I think this would be a great story for my 4 yr old 🙂