![Review Walt Disney Home Video / Lady And The Tramp 2 - Scamp's Adventure [2001]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QXW9D5WYL._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Darrell Rooney
- Alyssa Milano
- Jeff Bennett
- Chazz Palminteri
- Jodi Benson
- Jeannine Roussel
- Scott Wolf
Run time: 66 min.
Creator: Tom Rogers
RRP: £15.99
Price: £1.91
Review Lady And The Tramp 2 - Scamp's Adventure [2001] / Walt Disney Home Video:One of the remarkable things about making an animated sequel is that actors don't age. It took Disney 46 years to make a sequel to its 1955 hit Lady and the Tramp, yet the events of this made-for-video sequel take place only six months later. Lady and Tramp are getting along fine with their human family, the Darlings, and they have four new puppies. The three girl puppies take after mum, the boy, Scamp, has a lot of dad in him. Scamp dreams of "being a real dog", and that means living on the street as a member of the Junkyard Dogs. Despite his dad's warnings, Scamp (voiced by Scott Wolf) runs off and goes through the trials of a mutt, including run-ins with Junkyard leader Buster (Chazz Palminteri); the dogcatcher (Don Knotts); and a fellow stray, Angel (Alyssa Milano). The formula here is the same as other Disney direct-to-video sequels for The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, and the justification to return to a classic movie is flimsy at best. To its credit, Disney has made a quality effort in the animation department, adapting sets and characters from the original with great success. But the story is never engaging, the songs are forgettable, and the impact unsustainable (and at 62 minutes, quite trite). Nevertheless, a Disney kid should dig Scamp's rough-and-tumble adventures and the cute tale of puppy love (Scamp and Angel even revisit the Italian diner). [+]-Doug Thomas, Amazon. com.
![Review Paramount Home Entertainment / Rugrats - Space Kiddets [2001]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51H70T7S6CL._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Celia Kendrick
- Broni Likomanov
- Elizabeth Daily
- Chris Hermans
- Christine Cavanaugh
- Tara Strong
- Cree Summer
- Nancy Cartwright
- Craig Bartlett
- Barry Vodos
Run time: 58 min.
Price: £8.99
Review Rugrats - Space Kiddets [2001] / Paramount Home Entertainment:
![Review Creative Media Marketing / Bonjour Les Amis 3 - French Made Fun - A Day Out With Moustache [1992]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51W8H2D7WXL._SL160_.jpg)
Run time: 48 min.
RRP: £8.99
Price: £8.99
Review Bonjour Les Amis 3 - French Made Fun - A Day Out With Moustache [1992] / Creative Media Marketing:
![Review Walt Disney Home Video / The Rescuers Down Under (Disney) [1991]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5129XB9FPAL._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Eva Gabor
- Tristan Rogers
- Mike Gabriel
- Adam Ryen
- Hendel Butoy
- Bob Newhart
- John Candy
Run time: 80 min.
Creator: Margery Sharp
RRP: £14.99
Price: £0.01
Review The Rescuers Down Under (Disney) [1991] / Walt Disney Home Video:The Rescuers Down Under isn't a quickie, direct-to-video sequel, cashing in on the success of the original 1977 animated hit about adventurous mice, but a full-blown theatrical effort. This time around, Bernard (voice of Bob Newhart) is trying to pop the question to Bianca (Eva Gabor) when they're summoned to Australia, where a young boy has been kidnapped by a pallid, grey-faced poacher (who looks like and is voiced by George C. Scott). Wilbur, a chatterbox of an albatross (John Candy, replacing the late Jim Jordan's character Orville), and Jake (Tristan Rogers), a kangaroo mouse-Bernard is jealous of the dashing rodent-assist the Rescuers in saving the day and imparting a mild environmental message. The film opens with an absolutely breathtaking aerial sequence-this was made near the beginning of Disney's animation renaissance-so impressive it would seem the story, literally, has nowhere else to go but down. However, some smart gags, excellent animation and rollicking adventures ensue. So why isn't it better known? It had the bad luck to open, in 1990, opposite another kids' film-Home Alone. -David Kronke.
![Review 4 Front Video / Muppets From Space / Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NW0DKV0XL._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Mandy Patinkin
- Caroll Spinney
- The Muppets
- Gary Halvorson
- Tim Hill
- Kevin Clash
- Fran Brill
Run time: 154 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £8.99
Review Muppets From Space / Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland [1999] / 4 Front Video:
![Review 2 Entertain Video / Tweenies - Songs And Surprises [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511V23V3NYL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2001-10-08
Run time: 50 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £4.99
Review Tweenies - Songs And Surprises [1999] / 2 Entertain Video:Bella, Fizz, Milo and Jake bounce back onto the screen in Tweenies Songs & Surprises, combining the theme of surprise with the high-energy mix of music, role-play and stories that will be familiar to those who know and love the programmes on the BBC. In keeping with the "surprise" motif, there are plenty of the sorts of simple practical jokes that young children love, from whoopee cushions to jack-in-the-boxes, and in a quieter moment Max reads a story about a surprise birthday party, Happy Birthday Amelia. There are also numerous ideas for dressing-up and creative play and ample opportunity for audience participation: at one point the Tweenies grab their Teddy bears and act out "Teddy Bears' Picnic", at another they dress-up as pirates-even Doodles dons an eye patch-and follow a treasure map that Judy has made. This colourful, entertaining and educational video will be a hit with pre-schoolers from one to four years-the music, bright colours and dancing appeal to very young viewers, while older children will love to get up and join in with the words and actions to the songs. -Helen BakerRunning time: 68 minutes approximately.
Run time: 47 min.
Review The Muppets - A celebration of 30 Years:For three decades the Muppets have entertained millions. this video is a celbration of 30 years of muppet achievement. from 1955 when Jim Henson introduced Kermit - through to the muppet show and Fraggle rock. running time 47 Minutes.
Actors & Directors
- Richard Cadell
- Richard Coombs
- Vicki Lee Taylor
- Francis Wright
- Debby Cumming
- David Coyle
Creator: Paul Rose
Price: £8.99
Review Sooty - Sooty's School Trip [2001] / Thames Video:
Release date: 2001-07-13
Run time: 70 min.
RRP: £7.99
Price: £5.98
Review Charley Says... Vol. 1 - The Best Public Information Films In the World / Network:
Actors & Directors
- Nancy Cartwright
- Elizabeth Daily
- Christine Cavanaugh
- Celia Kendrick
- Broni Likomanov
- Cree Summer
- Barry Vodos
- Tara Strong
- Craig Bartlett
- Chris Hermans
Run time: 25 min.
RRP: £7.99
Price: £4.99
Review Rugrats - The Santa Experience / Paramount Home Entertainment:
![Review 2 Entertain Video / Teletubbies - Happy Weather Stories [1997]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413SX0KPP1L._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Toni Barry
- Alex Pascall
- Rolf Saxon
- Penelope Keith
- Sandra Dickinson
- David Hiller
Run time: 28 min.
Creator: Sue James
RRP: £9.99
Price: £8.49
Review Teletubbies - Happy Weather Stories [1997] / 2 Entertain Video:The cuddly foursome guide young viewers through all aspects of the weather in Teletubbies, Happy Weather Stories. This 68-minute video has all the hallmarks of the much-loved BBC series including the baby in the sun, the magic windmill and short films of real children-in this instance shown having a great deal of fun flying kites, splashing in puddles and building sandcastles. From clear blue skies to a snowy day in Teletubbyland, Po, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Tinky Winky discover the elements in their own unique way, providing a gentle introduction to the weather for the very young. -Helen Baker.
Release date: 2002-11-04
Run time: 66 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £0.97
Review Barney - Christmas Star / Hit Entertainment:
![Review Paramount Home Entertainment / The Rugrats Movie [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NEDDYA6WL._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Christine Cavanaugh
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Elizabeth Daily
- David Spade
- Kath Soucie
- Igor Kovalyov
- Norton Virgien
Run time: 77 min.
Creator: Peter Chung
RRP: £9.99
Price: £1.03
Review The Rugrats Movie [1999] / Paramount Home Entertainment:The first theatrical film from the popular Nickelodeon TV series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals-including the intrepid diaper-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica-garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 90s equivalent of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons, everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days, and the songs used in the film-from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck, and Devo-add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off. [+]-Doug Thomas The first theatrical film from the popular television series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to the Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals-including the intrepid nappie-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica-garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures, as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 1990s equivalent of the car in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons and everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days and the songs used in the film-from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck and Devo-add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off. -Doug Thomas.
![Review Walt Disney Home Video / Princess Diaries [2001]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NQWGX6M9L._SL160_.jpg)
Actors & Directors
- Mandy Moore
- Julie Andrews
- Hector Elizondo
- Garry Marshall
- Anne Hathaway
- Heather Matarazzo
Run time: 115 min.
Creator: Meg Cabot
RRP: £14.99
Price: £1.62
Review Princess Diaries [2001] / Walt Disney Home Video:A thoroughly engaging fairy tale that's family friendly without being condescending, The Princess Diaries is your basic Cinderella makeover story given a fresh, affectionate twist courtesy of a game, energetic cast and a screenplay that skirts schmaltz in favour of gentle, effective comedy. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a frizzy-haired, glasses-wearing 15-year-old girl whose two highest ambitions are to become invisible and to get a few smooches from the slickly attractive school heartthrob. As a girl who can't stand being the centre of attention so much that she throws up during debate class, she's stunned and horrified when her coolly continental grandmother(Julie Andrews) shows up and informs her that she's the crown princess of the European principality Genovia. Soon enough, Mia has to undertake "princess lessons" (and a makeover) from her queenly grandmother, and eventually she blossoms into a confident, radiant girl despite the worries and pressure that her newfound status brings. What makes The Princess Diaries work is director Garry Marshall's guileless, irony-free approach to the material (based on Meg Cabot's novel). In comparison to most sarcastic, ultra-hip teen comedies, The Princess Diaries is refreshingly and enjoyably square, content to win you over on charm alone and not a slick bag of tricks. Hathaway is a charismatic, appealing role model with a sharp sense of comic timing, and Andrews-who came to stardom as the object of a makeover supreme in My Fair Lady on Broadway-is at her regal best, whether teaching Mia the proper royal wave or learning how to eat a corndog. Both leading ladies are complemented by a finely tuned cast, including Hector Elizondo as Genovia's head of security (and romantic counterpart to Andrews), Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best pal, and Robert Schwartzman as the good guy who ultimately wins Mia's heart. All in all, this is a royal pleasure. -Mark Englehart, Amazon. [+]com.
![Review Walt Disney Home Video / Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GJTF2CHTL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2001-02-12
Run time: 67 min.
Creator: Robert Askin
RRP: £12.99
Price: £0.99
Review Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command [2000] / Walt Disney Home Video:This direct-to-video feature, which serves as a lead-in to the Disney animated TV series, continues the adventures of Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story films-and introduces the new supporting cast. Buzz battles the evil Emperor Zurg, who steals the "Unimind", a device that enables three-eyed aliens to function as a single intellect. The aliens, referred to as "LGMs" (little green men), form the support crew that keep Star Command running, but as individual thinkers, they're inept. During the course of this tongue-in-cheek adventure, Buzz acquires the sidekicks who form Team Lightyear: Booster, an oversized, overeager alien; XR (short for "Experimental Ranger"), one of the aliens' less successful robot inventions; and the inevitable spunky girl, Princess Mira Nova of the planet Tangeah. The two-dimensional, hand-drawn figure of the three-dimensional, computer-generated Buzz recalls the animated versions of live performers who populated Saturday morning TV during the 1980s. This adventure is typical of current kidvid: it has more special effects and sight gags than the cartoons of 20 years ago did, but the violence-free battles feel very tame. Buzz Lightyear may engage kids who play with the toys, but it won't appeal to the adults who flocked to the brilliant Toy Story features. -Charles Solomon, Amazon. com.
Actors & Directors
- Shadia Simmons
- Michelle Melanson
Run time: 50 min.
Creator: Rick Siggelkow
RRP: £9.99
Price: £6.99
Review Noddy - To The Rescue / 2 Entertain Video:
Release date: 2003-11-03
Price: £12.99
Review Baby Bach / Buena Vista Home Entertainment:
Run time: 40 min.
Review Le Shuttle - French For Children 4-11 Years - 1 / Creative Media Marketing:
Actors & Directors
- Shadia Simmons
- Michelle Melanson
Run time: 50 min.
Creator: Rick Siggelkow
RRP: £9.99
Price: £6.99
Review Noddy - The Magician / 2 Entertain Video:
![Review 2 Entertain Video / El Nombre - To The Rescue [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5147DG1NDFL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2001-02-19
Run time: 53 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £4.70
Review El Nombre - To The Rescue [2000] / 2 Entertain Video:
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