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The Little Polar Bear is a wonderfully sweet movie adaptation of the bestselling children's book by Dutch author and illustrator Hans de Beer. Lars--the bear of the title--lives in the North Pole with his father Mika, who warns him that he should not mix with any walruses. Unfortunately, Lars is already best friends with Robby. The two of them just can't understand what all the fuss is about, raising issues of tolerance and understanding to viewers of all ages. This isn't to say the film heavy-handedly throws messages at its young viewers. Subtle points made about society and environment are there to be interpreted, but it's the friendship tale that's at the heart of the movie. Along the pair encounter four hilariously depressed lemmings, the happy snow goose Pieps, Lena the Arctic hare, Caruso the singing penguin and the pretty bear Greta, to whom Lars finds himself curiously attracted. No violence. No pessimism. --Paul Tonks
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Based on the best-selling books by Dutch author and illustrator Hans de Beer, The Little Polar Bear enthralled young cinema goers with its delightful storyline, beautiful animation and positive environmental message. Tiny tots will delight in this magical tale about a group of unlikely friends – a little polar bear, a seal pup, four maniacally depressed lemmings and some gullible seagulls, in the Arctic adventure of a lifetime.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Debbie Bell
Format:VHS Tape
Lars the baby polar bear is friends with everyone - he doesn't understand that seals and humans cannot be his friends. This enchanting and thought provoking tale follows Lars and his young companions on a journey about friendships and growing up. Lars is forbidden from playing with his friends but when an iceberg breaks away carrying him to unknown lands, he discovers a threat to all of those living in the north pole, friends and enemies alike. Is he able to return to his home and bring them all together to defeat this new monster?
This is a film all the family will enjoy. There are lovable and colourful characters to hold the attention of even the youngest viewers, and an underlying environmental theme, which the older child (and adults!) will be left thinking about.
This is a film all the family will enjoy. There are lovable and colourful characters to hold the attention of even the youngest viewers, and an underlying environmental theme, which the older child (and adults!) will be left thinking about.
By David
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite the ending music which does not fit the feel of the music, this film is a delight from start to finish with plenty of humour, drama and suspense to entertain children up to the age of 7-8. The animation is typically old style up to the end where it takes on a more modern feeling and the charactisation is not bad for a childs program. If your child likes to point out mistakes (like Polar Bears don't live in packs as my eldest lovingly pointed out), then this is a good film to put on in the afternoon as some harmless fun.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. Sambrook
Format:DVD
The film is not entirely scare free. This isn't a problem if you're aware of it or your kids are robust enough (assuming you're looking at this for children :). My slightly sensitive four year old and one of her friends, who is hyper-sensitive, were both very scared at one point in the film.
The feel of the film is not as laid back as the book. Tries to be too jokey, but I guess kids are expected to _need_ more stimulation from moving pics than printed pages and anyhow, you want some length to the film don't you?
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