Super Monsters and The Wish Star
By Renee Longstreet,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Holiday special offers inclusive fun for little ones.
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What's the Story?
It's Christmas Eve in SUPER MONSTERS AND THE WISH STAR. Everyone is excitedly getting ready for the Christmas party, which will celebrate Hanukah and the Winter Solstice, too. There's decorating to do, yummy cupcakes to bake, carols to sing, and delicious food to eat. Frankie (voiced by Erin Mathews) brings home a Christmas tree. It's tiny, but that's quickly remedied when Vida (Gigi Saul Guerrero), a young cousin of Lobo's, shares her special power -- "Plant Magic" -- with the gang. Within moments the tiny tree becomes the tallest, most beautiful Christmas tree the little monsters have ever seen. Unhappily, Santa won't be able to join their party; he's still wrapping presents for the night's long journey, but he's sent them a special ornament, a Wish Star. The special star will grant one, and only one, Christmas wish. All the super monsters eagerly decide which activities they want to enjoy, but Glorb (Kathleen Barr) simply can't make up his mind. He wants to try everything! Mmm, how can he manage that? Maybe the Wish Star could help him out? But be careful what you wish for, Glorb!
Is It Any Good?
Cheerful, bright, kindhearted, and scare-free, this 27-minute special is just right for preschool fans of the exclusive-to-Netflix mini-monster series. It would be helpful for new viewers to know that the very young Super Monsters (the children of famous characters like Dracula and the Werewolf) are learning to use their special powers. By day they are ordinary kids; their monster identities only come out at night. It won't take long, however, for the uninitiated to catch up. The little folks are happy, enthusiastic, respectful of one another, and love working as a team. They wear their monster identities gently, always trying to do good. Adults are genial, supportive, and often wise. Super Monsters and The Wish Star gently integrates Hanukah traditions along with the Christmas celebration, and references The Winter Solstice, as well. An enjoyable addition to the Super Monster catalog.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can discuss all the fun things to do during the holiday season. The Super Monsters enjoyed caroling, eating yummy food, playing games, and seeing Santa Claus. What are some of your family traditions? Which are your favorites?
What did Glorb use the Monsters's one special wish for in Super Monsters and The Wish Star? Whom did he ask for help to undo his wish?
What was honored guest Vida's special power in Super Monsters & The Wish Star? How did she share it with her new friends?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: December 7, 2018
- Cast: Ian James Corlett, Britt McKillip, Diana Kaarina
- Director: Jacob Joice
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Friendship, Holidays, Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- Character Strengths: Teamwork
- Run time: 27 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 18, 2023
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