April 25, 2008
A Plumm Summer
A few weeks ago Doug and I implemented “Family Movie Night” because we wanted to spend more time together. With busy schedules it’s difficult for us to really hang out with each other and Dawson, and we realize we have to make an effort. Not only are we sharing quality time, we aren’t subjected to watching SpongeBob SquarePants over and over again.
It’s rare to find a heartfelt yet funny family flick. Most of the movies we choose have over-the-top, complex but entertaining plots intended to hold our interest as well as keep Dawson occupied (think Disney’s The Country Bears where the bears actually talk and walk on their hind legs. Yeah. Over-the-top. I know.)
When I was asked to view A Plumm Summer, an independent, family film opening this weekend, I jumped at the chance.
Based on true events, A Plumm Summer is set in small-town Montana in 1968, the story of brothers Elliott and Rocky Plumm who go head-to-head with the FBI when their town’s beloved TV star and puppet, Forggy Doo, is kidnapped (err…frognapped?) and held for ransom.
Posted by Dana @ 8:21 AM • Dana Reviews, Movies
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April 25th, 2008 at 8:14 PM, Lisa's Chaos Says:
I like it when the movie keeps the little ones’ attentions and the adults too.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:43 PM, Kat Says:
Dana, I’m just popping in to say that reasonable people understand and except your apology & explanation re: the quo vadis post. At least one of the individuals who is still on a rampage is emotionally unbalanced; she’s been wreaking havoc in cyberspace practically since Al Gore created the internet. Don’t let it get to you.
Kat
April 30th, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Believer in Balance Says:
We’re always looking for great family movies! I just took the girls to see Nim’s Island. It was excellent. Thanks for the tip!