by Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J.

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Bolt (Movie Review ~ from my kids perspective)

July 26, 2009 07:27 PM EDT (Updated: July 27, 2009 11:03 PM EDT)

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With every family film that my kids get to watch, they are assigned to write a report about what they liked and disliked about the film they watched.

Well they just got through watching BOLT, for the second time. They seemed to geniunely enjoy this film. My seven year daughter old who is a bit creative wrote her likes and dislikes in various colors.

Here is what the colors mean:

Red ~ She was mad.

Blue ~ She was sad.

Black ~ She was happy and good!

I didn't instruct her to choose colors or anything like that, that is just the way she processes things in her mind.

Here are her likes/dislikes (written with her permission of course):

1. She didn't like the GREEN EYED Man.

2. She didn't like that the GREEN EYED Man almost put the green liquid stuff into Penny's body.

3. She didn't like that BOLT got lost!

4. She LIKED THAT PENNY FOUND BOLT!

Here is what my six year old son wrote (again written with his permission):

1. He liked when the GREEN EYED Man found the green liquid so that when he almost put it in Penny, BOLT shot his green laser power out of his eyes to break the green liquid.

2. He didn't like the fire scene.

Dad's point of view.

This was a fun film, and appropriate for all ages. Even my 3 yr old daughter liked it. She is just as expressive as my older daughter and if she doesn't like a particular movie right from the beginning of the film, she'll let you know, by saying, "I don't like this movie." ~ LoL!

Overall, I would recommend this film to all family oriented movie lovers, there is a bit of reality and fiction to learn from this film. A great lesson to teach your own children about what's real and what's not. I give this film TWO THUMBS UP for sure!

Thanks for reading and adding your own comments!

A little side note: My daughter gave her permission, in her words, because I'm her father. My son willing gave his permission and stated I could put it on facebook as well (does someone want additional recognition or what) ~ LoL!

Goes to show how differently they both think!

Tags: bolt, movie, review, a must see film

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Comments: 31

Nancy Biri Jul 26, 2009, 7:30pm EDT

My husband and I watched bolt and it was good

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 7:55pm EDT

Thanks Nancy.

Nancy Biri Jul 27, 2009, 2:04pm EDT

welcome

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Rae M. Jul 26, 2009, 7:35pm EDT

I love your idea of having them write a report and I love their responses. I thought it was a really cute movie.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 7:43pm EDT

Thanks Rae.

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Shaunee C. Jul 26, 2009, 7:38pm EDT

I think I will rent this movie for my 6 year old niece to see. It sounds really good . Great review.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 7:42pm EDT

Do share your thoughts after you do and send me a PM.

Shaunee C. Jul 26, 2009, 8:02pm EDT

I sure will

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 8:03pm EDT

BTW thanks for the comments. My kids will appreciate it.

Shaunee C. Jul 26, 2009, 8:05pm EDT

Your welcome they helped you give a great review

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Melissa Underhill Jul 26, 2009, 7:39pm EDT

I loved Bolt! It was such a cute movie.

I think my favorite recent family films are Monsters vs Aliens and Bedtime Stories, though. Especially Bedtime Stories.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 7:42pm EDT

LoL, yeah, my kids loved bedtime stories as well. Haven't seen monsters vs aliens yet, will have to see if it's out on Netflix to add it to our weekly queue.

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Amber C. Jul 26, 2009, 7:49pm EDT

I love the color coded review!

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 7:55pm EDT

LoL, thanks Amber! She already asked could she read the responses that people write. She's gonna love your response.

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Marsha S. Jul 26, 2009, 8:01pm EDT

as a homeschooler, with as many movies as Jasmine watches, that's a great idea to make her also write a review of each movie....thanks for the good idea.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 8:02pm EDT

You're welcome, glad we could inspire other homeschoolers!

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Annmarie B. Jul 26, 2009, 8:30pm EDT

I haven't watched it yet. Isn't funny how children see things in such a different way~ THANKS FOR SHARING. I watch children so I will see their reactions when they watch this. Keep on letting us know about kid's movies. Thanks again.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 9:05pm EDT

It sure is Annmarie, so funny to see how my 3 yr old continues to be just as or even moreso expressive than her older siblings. All three of them keep me laughing so.

Annmarie B. Jul 26, 2009, 10:45pm EDT

Children are great that is why I work with them!I went to school for business and ended up working in daycares. Then I became a DayCare Director for Yale University before I had my son. I guess the business education was good for my paper work for Yale anyway. So nothing was in vain.

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Paula C. Jul 26, 2009, 8:42pm EDT

This was cute. I like that you're not just letting your kids watch what ever they want! So many parents these days could care less, and then wonder why their kids have no morals!

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 26, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

You'd think more parents would do this.

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adamsmommy l. Jul 26, 2009, 9:09pm EDT

My family like the movie Bolt also. I love the idea of writing up reports!!!

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 27, 2009, 2:26am EDT

Thank you.

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Janet H. Jul 26, 2009, 9:39pm EDT

I had never heard of that movie. I rarely watch movies unless the movie is a good romantic comedy. We don't have any children at home except one adult child so I don't usually watch movies geared to kids. My husband watches a lot more movies than I do and buys a lot of videos and DVDs.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 27, 2009, 2:36am EDT

I'm very surprised to hear that you haven't heard of it. It really is a kids movie and appropriate for all audiences.

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Lisa Narciso Jul 27, 2009, 1:07am EDT

That's a great idea to have them write a review.

Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. Jul 27, 2009, 2:26am EDT

Thanks Lisa

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~Jamie W. Jul 27, 2009, 4:09am EDT

We think my grandmother will like this one, so we are getting it for her birthday next week (90!). I love how your daughter processes things in color! ( I do too...)