Alex has been talking about going to see “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” for WEEKS. So today I picked up the little man and his friend AC from school, grabbed them some lunch, and headed to the theatre (or, as A. says: “the-AY-tur”). We were there for the very first showing at 12:55 because THAT, THAT IS HOW WE ROLL.
I have no idea what that last sentence means, by the way. But it made me laugh so I left it. I believe that’s referred to as “editorial license.”
Anyway, I was almost as excited about the movie as A. and AC were because I really do love me some Veggie Tales. They make me laugh, and when A. was a toddler the Veggie Tales videos saved my sanity on many an afternoon. Bob and Larry are like old friends, old friends who used to entertain my child for ENTIRE THIRTY MINUTE INCREMENTS so that I could decompress from THE CONSTANT TALKING THAT NEVER ENDED BECAUSE THE BOY, HE USED TO TALK WITHOUT STOPPING EVER.
I don’t have to rely on Bob and Larry nearly as much these days, but still, we’re fans for life in our house. We couldn’t wait to see the movie.
And you know what? It did not disappoint. Both kids LOVED it. They giggled and guffawed and squealed. They sat way up on the edge of their seats during the action sequences and were totally absorbed in the story. And, when the movie was over, A. grabbed my hand as we walked down the stairs and he said, “That was a great show, Mama!”
AC totally agreed with him, going so far as to say that her favorite part was every single part. Which is some pretty high praise from a preschooler.
So if you have a free hour and a half this weekend, load up the kids and take them to see the Pirates. While this film is not based on a specific Bible story like previous Veggie Tales adventures, it is definitely allegorical, and grown-ups won’t miss the symbolism (the father is the Father, the help-seeker is the Holy Spirit, trusting the rock is trusting the Rock, and since you, the grown-ups, won’t miss the symbolism, I’m not exactly sure why I’m boring you with a list of symbols).
(Oh, I do apologize.)
In conclusion comma because I am all about a process, I asked A. to rate the movie for the internets. I gave him the following Terribly Scientific criteria as a guide:
1 star – didn’t like the movie much
2 stars – liked the movie a little
3 stars – liked the movie
4 stars – liked the movie a bunch
5 stars – liked the movie a big ole, super-huge bunch
You’ll be shocked to know that he gave it 5 stars.
Have fun at the picture show, interpeeps.
And have a great weekend, too.
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