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MIRACULOUS: TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR - BE MIRACULOUS

This show is actually pretty entertaining. I am legitimately intrigued by the fascinating characters, the story and what is happening. As a big superhero fan, I can say, this is a good superhero style cartoon.

The story is about two teenagers, Marinette and Adrien, who are granted the powers of "The Ladybug" and "The Cat. " They use their new powers to fight evil villains that have started appearing in Paris. The friendship between these two characters is quite charming.

One thing I enjoy a lot about this show is the animation. I can't exactly figure out why, but the animation feels different and I really like it. I especially like Ladybug and Cat Noir's transformation scenes. I think they are really well done and nicely animated. Something about them gets me pumped for the fight scenes.

The characters are also really likeable, especially Marinette. She's awkward and clumsy, but also smart and strong. She's not the Queen Bee, instead she's a Ladybug! I can see her as a positive role model for young girls. Adrien is also a good-natured, enjoyable character. I like both of them equally.

Most of the other characters are cool as well. I especially like Marinette's best friend, Alya. I think she's a quirky, funny, charming character and a good friend. She is supportive and kind. She also helps Marinette with her love life.

My only suggestion to the show's creator is to make the main antagonist more exciting. He's pretty bland and is honestly the only dull character in the show. He stands in a room, by himself, doing a monologue in all of his scenes in every episode. Super hero's need an exciting villain to defeat. Another thing that's interesting, is that this show is actually dubbed in English. It first aired in France, then in South Korea, then in America on Nickelodeon.

I give this show 4 out of 5 stars. I recommend it for kids between the ages of 6 to 12. I recommend it for kids of both genders. Girls will enjoy the main lead, while boys will enjoy the action and superheroes. Heads up though - the theme song is super catchy. You will be singing it in your head all night! In fact, I am singing it right now! This comes out on DVD on January 10, 2017 so, go check it out.

By Calista B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: Be Miraculous is a fun and entertaining animated show. It is a set of seven short stories, including two episodes explaining how they get their powers., all on one DVD that brings the viewer through many exciting adventures. It is cool how they show scenes from both sides of the characters' lives. We see them both as normal teenagers living with their parents to their hidden identities of crime-fighting, world-saving superheroes. It's also exciting how both human teenagers each have a crush on the other's superhero counterpart. This is a will they - won't they theme that goes through the whole series.

The first origin story in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is about how Ladybug and Cat Noir got their superpowers. They were given jewelry by an old man on the street that they randomly helped. The jewelry gave them powers just in time to stop Hawk Moth's rock monster called a stone hearth get his revenge on everyone who ever wronged him. In the second episode, they must try and save Paris from more stone hearths. In the third episode Animan, Ladybug and Cat Noir must fight another one of Hawk Moth's monsters called Animan. The next episode, called Simon Says is about a hypnotist that gets controlled by Hawk Moth to capture Ladybug's and Cat Noir's powers. In pixelator one of Jagged Stone, a rock star, gets controlled by Hawk Moth and starts storing people digitally in is camera.

This DVD has some very clear storylines and detailed animation. It contains many bright colors and teaches some important lessons about teen life. I would have liked to know more about how their powers work and what Hawk Moths motives were.

My favorite episode was Simon Says. I enjoyed this episode because it was very funny and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Each episode has its moral. Overall, the main moral is to be kind and not let negative feelings control you. Other lessons you could learn are that good always conquers evil and that if you believe in yourself you can do anything.

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is a fast-paced and entertaining DVD. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars because it was very creative. I recommend it for ages 6 to 15.

By Rohan D. F., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Be Miraculous is an action filled story. I enjoyed several things about this DVD. It is a story with two typical teenagers who transform into superheroes and addresses the diversity of their characters.

Marinette Cheng (Cristina Vee), a shy high-school student, has inherited some magical ladybug-shaped earrings. The earrings grant the power of luck to whomever wears them. Whenever the situation needs it, Marinette turns into Ladybug, the guardian angel.

The series features a great cast of diverse characters who represent different races, body types and gender. Marinette takes center stage as one of the main protagonists. In my opinion, there are not enough female main heroes in TV shows. Her character is very well-written and she provides a great role model for younger viewers, and even adults, to look up to and relate to. Cat Noir/Adrien (Brice Papenbrook ) also stands out as the other key protagonist. Adrien is a rich boy who is well-liked but reserved. Little do they know that they fight together daily as their alter egos.

Both characters by themselves are very interesting. When she turns into Ladybug, Marinette is much more confident in herself. When Adrien transforms into Cat Noir, his personality change is more drastic, becoming more outgoing, flirty and even cocky. Their underlying romance becomes even more interesting when Cat Noir develops a crush on Ladybug, who she does not know is Adrien and brushes off his flirty behavior. I found myself wanting them to discover their true identities. However, the interactions between them are adorable to watch, making them one of the best duos I've ever seen in a animated show.

Since the show is set in France, it exposes viewers to the culture of Paris. It is refreshing to see a different setting as this superhero duo is charged with protecting Paris from evil.

No superhero story will be complete without a villain. Hawk Moth (Keith Silverstein) is a typical villain who has no clear reasoning. He is one of those bad guys that just wants to 'take over the world' just because.

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir reminds us that no one is perfect and that it is important to stand up for your beliefs. It reminded of a quote by Edmund Burke: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

I recommend this DVD for ages 5 to 12 years old and give it 5 out of 5 stars. This DVD comes out January 10, 2017 so, be sure to check it out. By Juanita Seon Leary, KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror

A third volume of action adventure that will have you feeling Miraculous! The time is now. The city is Paris. And two amazing heroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, stand to protect its citizens against evildoers. But can this uncanny duo continue to keep their city safe from these dastardly ne'er-do-wells... and get their homework in on time?! That's right. The superheroes known as Ladybug and Cat Noir are actually Marinette and Adrien, two young students with super-secret lives filled with super-awesome excitement! Episodes include: Ladybug & Cat Noir (Origins, part 1), Stone Heart (Origins, part 2), Animan, Simon Says, Pixelator, Guitar Villain, Kung Food.