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Barney: Celebrating Around the World (NR, 2008)

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Globetrotting dino treats tots to dynamite dances.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this DVD is best for kids ages 2-4 who like Barney on TV. It's a good introduction to other countries and traditions and stresses friendship. Parents who have trouble getting young kids to eat their veggies may dislike the part where playground kids all sing the praises of ice cream and eat three scoops at a time.

Positive messages: Songs about friendship, learning about and celebrating other cultures, learning to get along and take turns, dealing with nervousness when you try something new, practicing patience -- all good stuff except for all the excitement and singing about ice cream.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about dancing. What dances did you like? Can you dance like the kids from Kenya or from India? Can you put on loud shoes and make tapping noises with your feet like the dancers from Ireland?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Barney's friends Tracy and Ben want to have a party and are looking for some inspiration. Lucky for them the Imagination Train is on hand to whisk them around the globe where they see all kinds of celebrations and meet new friends. In Brazil kids dance the samba in their carnival costumes; in Ireland Barney shows St. Patrick's Day dancers he can keep up with the Lord of the Dance any day; in Japan new kimono-ed friends celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival; in Kenya families hold a lively music festival; and in India it's time for Diwali with dancing and treats. When Ben and Tracy return to plan their party they finally agree on a theme: friendship.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Barney on TV may be tough for parents to sit through, and it's impossible to get that "I love you, you love me" song out of your head days later. But kids love the big purple guy and he's always passing on such nice lessons for kids to hear, so we make the effort to hang in there. This DVD makes the task a little easier, thanks to all the lively international dancing -- mostly by kids in traditional dress.

Mixed in with all the jigging and samba-ing there are still a number of ditties on ice cream, taking turns, playing outside, trying new things, and more. They really pack in the songs to the point where this is a bit long for kids to sit through. Better to take it a few countries at a time, getting up to samba whenever the mood strikes.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Director: Fred Holmes
Cast: Brenna Demerson, Emilio Mazur, Sophia Ali
Genre: Family and Kids
Run time: 54 minutes
Theatrical release: October 24, 2008
DVD release: January 29, 2008
MPAA Rating: NR
This review was written by Carrie R. Wheadon
 
 

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msfan645
kid, 12 years old
17
 
Sucks
IT'S NOT GOOD!! look at him, polluting kids of stupidness... Making them crazy!!! touching them!!!
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Crawfo540
parent of 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 , and 18 year old
2
 
Not actually good
People are always talking about Barney being educational. The problem is, Barney is only hiding the actual truth. What I think is, that, if you want to educate your kids, send them to school! How would you like it if your favorite television show was just a montage of a random drugged-up lizard spouting random facts that could be taught faster by using Wikipedia? I showed my kids stuff like Barney and TeleTubbies when they were young, and also sent them to preschool. Not only was preschool easier than renting a new video every week, but it got them happier, healthier, and smarter. Besides, if you were going to make an educational movie, why not make it GOOD???
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yourmomlol
parent of 3 year old
17
 
so good
ohh rub me the other way
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kid, 12 years old
17
 
SATINISM IN BARNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY 34 YEAR OLD WHEN EVER BARNEY GROWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS MOVIE SCARED MY SON IS SO SCARED HE DOESENT SLEEP AND HES PEEING CONSTANTLY THEN I WACTED IT AND NOW I HAVE NIGHTMARES
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teen, 14 years old
17
 
SATINISM IN BARNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY 34 YEAR OLD WHEN EVER BARNEY GROWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS MOVIE SCARED MY SON IS SO SCARED HE DOESENT SLEEP AND HES PEEING CONSTANTLY THEN I WACTED IT AND NOW I HAVE NIGHTMARES
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kid, 11 years old
17
 
SATINISM IN BARNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY 34 YEAR OLD WHEN EVER BARNEY GROWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS MOVIE SCARED MY SON IS SO SCARED HE DOESENT SLEEP AND HES PEEING CONSTANTLY THEN I WACTED IT AND NOW I HAVE NIGHTMARES
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popcornpop1997
parent of 3 , 6 , 9 , 14 , 18 , and 26 year old
14
 
EXTREMELY RACIST and DISGUSTING!
This is the most racist children's movie I have ever watched. Barney takes a trip around the world with YOUR innocent child, teaching him/her all about the different cultures. But it is not that innocent. When they arrive in Africa, he says, quote: "LETS SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE OUR @#$#@%$ %^$^$%#^%#% LIKE A @#!$% AFRICAN" unquote. It was absolutely DISGUSTING!!! do not let your child watch this under any circumstances.
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xbq22
teen, 14 years old
17
 
no one
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Spartan 101
kid, 13 years old
17
 
stinks stupid show
stinks, i hate it so much it is so stupid. dumdest show ever made.STINKS!!!!!
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stuff
teen, 15 years old
17
 
off for 1,00000000000000 year olds
barnny somkes pot, weed, crack, and every other drug known to man he kills kids he takes little boys and dose stuff to them the kids on the show with him are sex slaves that he stole from a gay guy 2 blocks done from his house dont wach it its very bad thes non stop nudity, sex, barnny cusses every sec of the movie and u seee him in a spiedo doing leap frog with a little boy
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mapgirl513
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Bad
Barney is really innapropiate for reasons that are too inapropriate for this site. He poisins the minds of many children sorry it's true.
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homealonefan123
teen, 15 years old
 
not for people under the age of 18
barney is the most disturbing dinosaur on television. he kisses the kids and says he loves them at the end. he is teaching kids wrong. bad messages. loads of bloody violence. drinking and more. do not let your kids watch this movie ever! ages 18+
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99IsMyLuckyNumber
teen, 15 years old
17
 
OMG FREAKY BARNY
OMG BARNEY IS TERRIBLE HE SCARED MY FRIEND PAYTON BADLY. HE GOES AROUND SAYING I LOVE YOU. MY SISTER CRIED AT BARNEY'S SCARY FACE. BARNEY IS IMPLIED TO BE A PEDO WHO LIKES TO HIT KIDS AND DRIVE SCHOOL BUSES WHILE DRINKING PEPSI COKE AND YELLING OUT THE SHAPES OF HEADS. HE IS VERY RACIST. JAPAN, MEXICO, SOUTH AMERICA, BARNEY GOES AROUND SAYING HOW EACH CULTURE IS VERY DIFFERENT. THAT IS RACIST.
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REviwer98
teen, 13 years old
3
 
Not for 17 and younger!
Horibble. not for children! I can't believe i watched this. a little offensive too!
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liam24
kid, 13 years old
17
 
u suck
u suck
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qwertyuiop11
teen, 16 years old
17
 
i cried
this movie was so sad because it talked about friendship and nothing in this is true or helps. its all a lie. never watch this movie ever it will break your heart/balls.
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