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  BASIC INFO  Directed by: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale  Country: the US  Year: 1991 Language: English, French  Runtime: 84 minutes (original), 91 minutes (special edition) Age rating: U (the UK) REVIEWER'S RATING  Animation: 10/10 Writing: 10/10 Characters: 10/10 Sound design: 10/10 OVERALL: 10/10 FINAL NOTES:  What else can I say about this movie? It's truly a Disney classic and one of my favourites, just like The Lion King ! With a powerful moral lesson for all ages to never judge a book by its cover, further hammered home by the stark contrast between Beast, who may be scary on the outside but is a kind soul on the inside, and Gaston, a good-looking but self-centred man.  Thanks to it's gorgeous animation, loveable characters, elegant storytelling, catchy songs and a powerful message - there's more to a person than you can see on the surface - make this film a truly timeless watch for both kids and adults. Oh, and the romance between our titular...

  BASIC INFO  Directed by: Brent Dawes Country: South Africa  Year: 2003 Language: English (no dialogue) Runtime: 5 minutes Suitable for ages: 3+  REVIEWER'S SCORE   Animation: 7/10 Writing: 6/10 Characters: 6/10 Sound design: 8/10 OVERALL: 6/10 FINAL NOTES: Although of an acceptable quality for a show aimed at younger kids and 5 times more tolerable than something like  PAW Patrol , Jungle Beat offers very little for older children & parents to enjoy. Which is NOT a bad thing in and of itself. ☺ However, I must stress, there are better shows for toddlers and pre-school aged children, like The Adventures of Chuck & Friends and Gazoon. In conclusion, there's no harm in letting your little ones watching this show, but don't expect to be carried away by it yourself.  BEFORE WE GO... Thanks for reading my thoughts and let me know if you agree or not. :) (Just keep it civil while discussing, 'kay?) My next mini-review will be released on February 7t...

  It was a grey December morning and the snow was falling all around the town. 12-year-old Chris woke up to this view and he felt excited. - Mum, Dad, Tea! - he shouted cheerfully - It's today, it's today! The Christmas Eve is today!   - He's pretty enthusiastic about what's going to happen today, isn't he? - said Tifa, as she looked at her son from across the kitchen. - Yeah, right - replied Tea, letting out a big yawn. She did not get much sleep the previous night.  - Alright, kids, we're visiting your grandmum, Jun, for the Christmas Eve dinner - announced Cloud. - Please, be on your absolute best behaviour.  - We promise, dad - replied Danzel and Marlene.  - But first, we need your help with preparing our house for tonight's celebration - said Tifa and the all kids got swiftly to work after breakfast. Before the clock struck noon, the place was spic-and-span clean. When the evening came, the whole family arrived at Jun's place. They were welcomed by ...