JONAH VEGGIETALES MOVIE (DVD) 5.1 DOL DIG/FULL SCREEN & WS/SPAN LANGUA DVD

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
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, All Movie Guide

Cast Phil Vischer as Archibald Asparagus ("Jonah"/"Twippo")/Bob the Tomato/Mr. Mike Nawrocki as Larry the Cucumber ("Pirate Larry")/Jean Claude Pea/Cockn Tim Hodge as Khalil Lisa Vischer as Junior Asparagus Dana Anderson as Dad Asparagus Kristin Blegen as Laura Carrot Shelby Vischer as Annie Jim Poole as Scooter/Townsperson/City Official Ron Smith as Crazy Jopponian/City Official

Crew Joe Sapulich - Art Director Marc Vulcano - Animation Director Phil Vischer - Director Mike Nawrocki - Director John Wahba - Editor Dan Philips - Executive Producer Terry Botwick - Executive Producer Phil Vischer - Executive Producer Kurt Heinecke - Composer (Music Score) Kurt Heinecke - Songwriter Mike Nawrocki - Songwriter Phil Vischer - Songwriter David Mullen - Songwriter Ameake Owens - Producer Stephen Barden - Sound/Sound Designer Phil Vischer - Screenwriter Mike Nawrocki - Screenwriter Ian Hubbard - Model Effects Steve Leeper - Layout Ian Hubbard - Model Effects Supervisor Henry Vera - Visual Effects

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
Asparagus and tomatoes and cucumbers, oh my! Big Idea Productions and their beloved Veggie Tales animated characters make their first jump to the big screen with enough inspired zaniness to make Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie an unexpected delight. Positing the familiar characters of Archibald Asparagus, Mr. Lunt, Larry the Cucumber, et al. from the popular Christian values-themed video series into this loose adaptation of the Biblical book of Jonah makes for a seamless transition for the series faithful, while also providing a somewhat intriguing introduction for movie-goers less familiar with the VeggieTales canon. Perhaps the most notable and endearing aspect of this film is its lack of overt preachiness -- which is instead replaced with a healthy dose of good-natured humor and creative embellishment, a must since the Book of Jonah is one of the Bible's shortest. Included in the creative embellishment department are a number of loony musical numbers that vary in hilarity -- the best of which can be found at the end of the movie as the credits roll -- and the addition of such plot points as fish-slapping heathens and a self-help addicted caterpillar, two of the most Monty Pythonesque jokes in a film filled with Monty Pythonesque humor. While certainly aimed at younger family members, Jonah is light and witty enough to entertain all members of the family -- which in and of itself is no small achievement. ~ Ryan Shriver, All Movie Guide
 

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General Specifications: Language Options: English, Spanish Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DD2: Dolby Digital Stereo Additional Features: Full screen version Widescreen version Spanish dubbed version 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 Dolby Stereo English subtitles Audio commentaries with Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki, producer Ameake Owens and director of animation Marc Vulcano, and Lary the cucumber and Mr. Lunt Behind the scenes Music videos Khalil's answering machine Even Fishslappers Need a Second Chance storybook Animated menus Extra countertop scenes Movie script Progression reel Score progression reel Previews Concept art Jonah Was a Prophet karaoke Failed Khalil auditions Two family fun activities Digital dailies Six DVD-ROM games Trivia Character bios Web links Hidden easter eggs DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1: Pre-1954 Standard MPAA Rating: G DVD Discs Included: 2 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 83 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- Main Feature 1. Heading to the Concert [6:34] 2. The Seafood Restaurant [5:16] 3. Out of Money [1:57] 4. A Message From the Lord [3:37] 5. A Message for Nineveh [3:57] 6. Compassion and Mercy [1:23] 7. Jonah's Escape [2:05] 8. Setting Sail [1:56] 9. Jonah Meets Khalil [5:09] 10. Jonah's Dream [1:01] 11. The Storm Hits [4:59] 12. The Outboard Motor [1:49] 13. Jonah Walks the Plank [3:16] 14. Hooked by the Whale [2:02] 15. In the Whale's Belly [2:45] 16. Second Chances [4:01] 17. Journey to Nineveh [3:11] 18. The Sweepstakes Winners [3:47] 19. Slap of No Return [4:05] 20. Jonah's Message [2:48] 21. Jonah Doesn't Get It [5:34] 22. What Did You Learn? [3:12] 23. A Big Musical Number! [3:01] 24. Credits [5:18] 1. Heading to the Concert [6:34] 2. The Seafood Restaurant [5:16] 3. Out of Money [1:57] 4. A Message From the Lord [3:37] 5. A Message for Nineveh [3:56] 6. Compassion and Mercy [1:23] 7. Jonah's Escape [2:05] 8. Setting Sail [1:56] 9. Jonah Meets Khalil [5:09] 10. Jonah's Dream [1:01] 11. The Storm Hits [4:59] 12. The Outboard Motor [1:49] 13. Jonah Walks the Plank [3:17] 14. Hooked by the Whale [2:01] 15. In the Whale's Belly [2:45] 16. Second Chances [4:01] 17. Journey to Nineveh [3:11] 18. The Sweepstakes Winners [3:47] 19. Slap of No Return [4:06] 20. Jonah's Message [2:47] 21. Jonah Doesn't Get It [5:34] 22. What Did You Learn? [3:12] 23. A Big Musical Number! [3:02] 24. Credits [5:17]