No compensation was received for this post. We screened the film which facilitated the writing of this review.
“Your mistakes are what make you human”
It’s a lesson even as an adult I’m still re-learning. But perhaps more important than the realization that, like everyone else around me, I’m imperfect, is the greater lesson that it’s what I do with those mistakes that matters. As the closing credits rolled earlier this week during the LA premiere of DreamWorks’ latest 3D-animated film Home, I sat in the theater for just a second or two reflecting on the film’s themes. The film is clever and funny, striking the perfect balance between entertaining and affecting the audience. It’s the type of film I want my kids to see over and over because the truths they will learn from characters Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) and Tip (voiced by Rihanna) will carry them through life.
As DreamWorks’ Home opens, we learn that an alien race called the Boov have invaded Earth to hide from their enemy The Gorg. Using their human-sized “vaccuums,” they relocate our species to Australia, including protagonist Tip’s mother Lucy (voiced by Jennifer Lopez).
Oh doesn’t fit in with the rest of his Boov counterparts, who evade companionship and conceal their lack of courage by running away. His attempts to “have friends” result in an inadvertent galaxy-wide notification of the Boov whereabouts and a “bounty” on Oh’s head for permanent banishment.
Tip, who has managed to escape capture, finds herself separated from her mom. On-the-run and in search of her mother, Tip meets the alien outcast, ironically also on the run. When Oh promises to help Tip find her mother, the two set off on an epic, visually delightful adventure filled with humor, heart, and lessons families will carry with them long after the credits have rolled.
An imaginative, immersive 3D world, relatable, multi-dimensional characters, and a compelling original story will resonate with audiences as Home debuts in theaters this Friday, March 27th, 2015. Families can also utilize the film as a starting point to talk about the meaning of home and why it’s more than a physical structure, how to embrace people who are different from you, and persevere with optimism and hope in the midst of adversity.
In honor of the theatrical release of DreamWorks’ Home, I’ve partnered to offer one of you 3 books from the film.
Win It! One of you will win the following three DreamWorks’ Home books:
1. The Art of Home
2. Home: The Chapter Book
3. Home (Reader)
Simply complete the Rafflecopter form and leave me a comment answering the following question: How do you instill life values to your children and family? Comments will close on April 3rd, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST.
US Residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
Images: DreamWorks Animation
- Discover Luxury at Sonesta Irvine: Your Ideal Staycation - August 8, 2024
- CHOC Walk Returns to the Disneyland Resort – Special Events and Ways to Support - June 28, 2023
- Beastly Ball Returns to the Los Angeles Zoo - May 8, 2023
I instilled in my children by teaching them right from wrong, being kind to others, always help when you can, and teaching them by example.
A lot of it is by example.
Reading stories
My grandson just turned two years old, and grandma will always be there when he needs to be reminded of anything he has done wrong. I will do my best to teach him right from wrong-