Phil Vischer Movies
- 2012
- G
This informative release from the What's in the Bible series for kids explains the finer points of the Good Book to children, covering stories from the book of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther, following the Israelites on their journey back to Israel from Assyria and Babylon. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- 2011
- G
A series directed toward young children, What's in the Bible finds VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer and a number of his puppet friends teaming up to teach kids about the content of the Christian scriptures, Old and New Testament. This fifth volume of the series contains two episodes, in which intrepid news reporter Buck Denver and his pals examine the content of the Old Testament books of I and II Samuel. The installments dramatize the adventures of such figures as Solomon, David and Saul, while another section ('Tricky Bits') discusses the Trinity, after disclosing the news that the Spirit of the Lord descended on David. The program also examines the connection between God's promise to David and the salvation that manifested itself with the birth of Christ, and discusses what happens when individuals such as David and other regents sin against the Lord. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 2008
- G
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Everyone's favorite produce pals set out to seek their fortune on the open seas in this animated adventure from the folks who brought viewers Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie. Elliot, Sedgewick, and George (Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt, and Pa Grape) are all busboys at the Pieces of Ate Dinner Theater, and all long for the day when they can cease cleaning tables and step into the spotlight. If Elliot could overcome his timidity, Sedgewick could muster some motivation, and George could only boost of self-confidence a bit, perhaps their dreams of starring in the big pirate show could finally come true. When a mysterious artifact known as the "Helpseeker" falls from the sky searching for three heroes to embark on a treacherous quest back to the 17th century, Elliot, Sedgewick, and George must choose between traveling back in time to rescue a royal family from a dangerous despot or spending the rest of their lives lazily lounging around on the couch. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Phil Vischer
One of the best-known stories from the Bible gets a new and decidedly playful retelling in this animated comedy, the first feature film from the creators of the popular video series VeggieTales. Archibald Asparagus (voice of Phil Vischer) stars as Jonah, who is chosen by God to help spread his message to the world. Unfortunately, his first stop on his evangelical tour is the city of Nineveh, where the residents while away their days bingeing on cheese snacks and arguing, usually settling a war of words by throwing fish at one another. Circumstances force Jonah to set sail across the ocean, where he's assisted by Khalil (voice of Tim Hodge), a carpet peddler who is half caterpillar and half worm ("but I'm OK with that now"), and "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," who are led by the well-meaning but lethargic Mr. Lunt, Pa Grape (both voiced by Phil Vischer), and Larry the Cucumber (voice of Mike Nawrocki). However, Jonah's mission gets a bit of a setback when a mammoth whale changes his plans. Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki, who provide most of the character voices, also wrote and directed Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie, and also created the original video series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, (more)
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