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Handy Manny: Motorcycle Adventure
- Review Date: December 3, 2009
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2009
Common Sense Media says
Colorful cartoon teaches the importance of la familia.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this short film derived from a Disney TV show teaches lessons about cooperation, friendship, and the importance of family. Manny and his tools incorporate Spanish words and phrases into their everyday speech, always providing an immediate translation, which can encourage viewers to think more about language and other cultures. Cultural and gender diversity is woven into the show.
What's the story?
In this DVD offshoot of the popular Disney TV show, handyman Manny prepares to go to his family reunion where he plans to introduce his talking tools to his aunts and uncles. He talks to the tools about the reason for a family reunion, occasionally singing songs and dancing the merengue in the process. On their drive to the reunion, Manny and his pals run into a few mishaps. With the skill of Manny, the aid of the tools, and help from others, the group overcomes its challenges. In the meantime, the hammer named Pat chases after an advertising image that he thinks might lead him to a family member. He ends up getting lost, and ultimately realizing that Manny and his fellow tools are his true family.
Is it any good?
Handy Manny is a very appealing character and his tool friends are charming, with slight variations in their personalities to keep it interesting. The show is packed with positive messages and has a bright, colorful appearance. Preschoolers will be engaged, though parents might tire of the somewhat generic plot.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what a family is. Why is attending his family reunion important to Manny?
Why does Pat try to find out more about the hammer he sees in the catalog and on the truck?
What do Manny and the tools learn about family when they are reunited?
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- Teens & kids
| Topics: | friendship, great boy role models |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
| Cast: | Wilmer Valderrama |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 45 minutes |
| DVD release date: | December 1, 2009 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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