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The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights

By Nancy Davis Kho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Gentle knightly adventure set to rock opera.

Movie NR 2008 60 minutes
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age 9+

Based on 2 parent reviews

nachiux
nachiux Adult
September 26, 2018
age 7+

BEST NICKELODEON MOVIE

is the best movie or special in a series saddens me to put it as a movie for babies since babies would not understand the adventure not even at 3 years old would understand it has good action the duende thief is a great character and very funny haha and the dvd has 2 episode more blazing padles and garbage treck and sinseramente I do not feel like it is for children of preschool age and the big ones like me would enjoy it more and we would understand better the references

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Great role models
familysrus
familysrus Adult
July 20, 2011
age 10+

Why let kids view teaching shows that subvert integrity?

I noted that my 5 year old gleaned the message from the "Grabbing Goblin" that it is ok to steal. You only have to return the item if the person you stole from discovers it and asks you NICELY to return it. Took a patient lesson to undo that, to teach that taking without asking is NEVER appropriate.
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What's the Story?

Exhibiting the lively imaginations and diverse musical sensibilities that characterize the Backyardigans TV series, this DVD features five animated friends acting out a gentle adventure. The action opens in the backyard, which quickly transforms into a king's castle through the imagination of Tyrone the moose (voiced by Jordan Coleman) and Uniqua (LaShawn Jefferies), who imagine themselves as mighty knights, "never rude but always polite." King Pablo (Jake Goldberg) summons them for what they hope will be a daring task, but they are disappointed to learn involves only guarding an egg. Tyrone and Uniqua soon learn that this is no ordinary egg, and that keeping it safe will require not only knightly bravery but also the help of other characters they meet along the way.

Is It Any Good?

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Lessons about duty, bravery, and teamwork, mild action, and gentle humor make this DVD a fine choice for preschoolers. A catchy soundtrack that seems influenced by rock operas from the 1970s will make this bearable for parents fielding the inevitable request for repeat viewing.

The beautiful 3-D CGI animation is especially effective in scenes set in waterfalls and lava pits, and the accompaniment of crunchy electric guitars and wailing solos keeps the action moving along.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the disappointment that the knights feel upon learning what their mission is. Have you ever felt disappointed about something only to have it turn out to be even better than you'd hoped? Even though the Grabbing Goblin gives back his spoils if asked nicely, is it ever OK to steal? What kind of knight adventure could you and your family make up to play?

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