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Advantages: Action, drama, love story - the lot
Disadvantages: As if....

...the Musketeer trilogy of books. Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds adopts the basic plot, premise and main characters from the book and moulds them into the greatest children’s animated series of all time. The Story The story evolves around our lead pup, Dogtanian (a comical mock up of Dumas D’Artagnian) and his quest to fulfil his dream of being a muskehound (musketeer). Setting off from his home town of Bearn the early episodes chart ...
...to the core plot of Dogtanian aiding Monsieur Trevilles Musketeers/hounds (including the heroic Porthos, Athos and Aramis) fighting Cardinal Richelieu’s guards over who should have the right to protect the king. Episode index 1. Dogtanians journey 2. Dogtanian meets the Black Moustache 3. Paris, city of dreams 4. The three invincible Musketeers 5. Monsieur Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers 6. Dogtanian meets his match 7. Dogtanian ... Read review

Advantages: Theme tune, characters, and childhood memories
Disadvantages: Only 5 episodes on DVD, animation is an acquired taste

...go away. 80 days around the world, we'll find a pot of gold, just sitting where the rainbow's ending. Time, we'll fight against the time, and we'll fly on the white wings of the wind….." The end music "Sail Away" is also memorable! The story is based upon Jules Verne's classic "Around the World in 80 Days" (1873), but is an animated story with animals as the characters - there are a lot of different types! The story begins on the morning of Wednesday ...
...rather posh lion based upon Phileas Fogg) is getting a new manservant (Rigadon) since he has fired his last one. At 11am (as Big Ben strikes), Rigadon is late as he is arguing with his friend Tico (a cute little hamster who he made friends with at the circus). While not impressed at the lack of punctuality (Fog is obsessed with the time) after listening to Rigadon's sob story, Fog hires him. He then goes to the pretigious Reform Club (a gentleman's ... Read review

Advantages: Magical muppet madness!
Disadvantages: Are you kidding? It's the Muppets!

OK, so here's the plot. It all starts in America - or is it Sesame Street? Kermit & Fozzie are 'twin brother' (!) reporters, and Gonzo a photographer. They manage to miss the biggest story around: right behind them, the enormous 'baseball diamond' is stolen from the English Lady Holiday. The hapless trio end up shipped off to England to find out who stole the diamond and, if possible, to get it back. Being Muppets, of course, they succeed, but not ...
...being framed for another theft. I won't spoil the fun by telling you any more, but if you're a Muppet fan you'll know what to expect. If you're new to the Muppets, think Basil Brush on steroids but funnier! All the usual characters are here: Kermit & Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, the Swedish Chef (& his chickens), Dr. Bunsen Honeydew & Beaker, Animal, Sam the Eagle, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf & Statler, the Newsreader, Gramps, Beauregard, Zoot, Lobbuck ... Read review

Advantages: Cute, nice characters and involves lot of animals
Disadvantages: Some scenes may be upsetting for young children

...as so do many of the Disney films with this one being about a fox and a hound who become unlikely friends. This was the 24th Disney animated film and was released back in 1981. The story: This Disney classic follows the friendship of a fox named Tod and a hound named Copper and how they become friends sharing little adventures together and playing in the woods. However as they get older Copper's owner needs him to become the hunting dog that he ...
...Will their friendship survive? The cast: Quite a few voices as there are different voices for the young and adult Copper and Tod. The main characters are listed below - Young Tod - Keith Coogan Young Copper - Corey Feldman Adult Tod - Mickey Rooney Adult Copper - Kurt Russell Big Mama - Pearl Bailey Chief - Pat Buttram Hunter - Jack Albertson Widow Tweed - Jeanette Nolan Really quite a famous set of voices here with Mickey Rooney who also ... Read review

Advantages: Fun
Disadvantages: None

I love High School Musical and I saw the third one at the cinema last weekend now for the second time as I love it so much. It is the most fun and fantastic film and follows on from the first two very well due to its slightly more grown up feel and songs and dances. This review will hopefully tell you why this trilogy has been finished off perfectly with this fab third film. Story of this film is that it is senior year at East high school and everybody ...
...This film shows that the high school musical franchise is as strong as ever and the third installment still captures all of the Disney magic and once again leaves the audience wanting more. I have to say that this film is definitely one you should go and see if you want a couple of hours of pure fun. The film lasts for just under 2 hours which seems long but it goes by in a flash and as always with these films it is a Universal certificate. You ... Read review