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By Andrea Beach
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Faith-based messages about sharing are sweet and funny.
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VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking
What's the Story?
Stuffy Archibald Asparagus thinks it's time to bring some class and elegance to VeggieTales and takes over hosting duties from Bob and Larry. The first story he tells is a spoof of Shakespeare's Hamlet, in which Prince Omelet learns how it makes him feel when he shares his fluffy egg preparation with his subjects. "Silly Songs with Larry" becomes "Classy Songs," but a lot of silly fun is still had. Finally, Archibald tells about Lyle, a little Viking who feels sorry about other Vikings' pillaging and plundering. So after Lyle's kinsfolk come back from their raiding, he quietly returns to the people they've harmed and gives them his share of the loot. If the other Vikings find out what he's up to, they'll surely be mad at Lyle for going against their tradition. Will that stop Lyle from doing what's right?
Is It Any Good?
VEGGIE TALES: LYLE, THE KINDLY VIKING is full of the franchise's typical silly, zany humor. Kids will laugh as they learn why sharing is important. Religious reasons are stressed over secular ones, but the benefits of sharing and helping also are briefly discussed in secular terms.
The songs, lightly spoofing Gilbert and Sullivan, are funny and witty and move the story along. The audio quality gets a bit muddled with the higher voices, and it can be hard to understand their lyrics. Kids won't be bothered by these occasional lapses, though, and they'll enjoy going along on a fun, fast Viking adventure.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why we should share with others. What does Prince Omelet learn when he shares his eggs? What can you share?
What might happen if you help someone out who needs it? What are some ways you like to help your family and friends?
How many VeggieTales movies have you seen? Which is your favorite? If this is the first one you've seen, which part did you like best?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 24, 2001
- Cast : Mike Nawrocki , Phil Vischer
- Directors : Tim Hodge , Mark Vulcano
- Studio : Big Idea Productions
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Faith ( Christianity ) , Friendship
- Run time : 30 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : February 4, 2026
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