Two DVDs for Middle Schoolers That Will Open Up Conversations Between You
Flipped. Girl-phobic and easily embarrassed, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm’s length for the next six years. This isn’t easy, since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. This coming-of-age romantic comedy from director Rob Reiner takes Bryce and Juli from Grade School to Junior High, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make the discoveries that will define who they are – and who they are to each other. Theatrical release. KIDS FIRST! comments: Flipped is a movie showing how when you like a guy (or girl) make sure you see them as the whole self. A quote I loved from the movie is “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” I do not know exactly what it means but it touched my heart. Rob Reiner (Director) really showed the viewers what Flipped means – showing the same situation from both the girl’s side and the boy’s side. I would recommend it to everyone that has ever had a crush. Hold on tight because Flipped is coming soon to theaters. (Lauren Boxer) 90 min.; Ages 9-13.
The Secret of Moonacre. After being orphaned, young Maria Merryweather (Dakota Blue Richards) must leave her luxurious home and live with her eccentric uncle Sir Benjamin (Ioan Gruffudd) at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. There, she discovers a magical moonlit world torn apart by an ancient feud and inhabited by outlandish characters and mythical beasts. Now, Maria must unearth the secrets of her past in order to fulfill her destiny… all before the 5,000th moon rises and Moonacre Manor disappears into the sea forever. KIDS FIRST! comments: A very well crafted period film featuring Dakota Blue Richards (The Golden Compass) and Tim Curry with beautiful cinematography that takes you to an imaginary place filled with mysticism and wonder. Maria’s character, in the aftermath of losing her father and her family fortune, perseveres and she becomes the true heroine of not just her family, but the community. An inspiring film that will win the hearts of youth and adults as well. It probably appeals more to girls than boys. DVD. 103 min.;Ages 8-12.
