Postman Pat and his black and white cat return for more brand new adventures including the mysterious ice cream machine. Also includes the extra ice cream machine game.
are back in 4 more stories packed full of fun and excitement.Join Pat, Jess and all the gang for thrills and spills from Greendale featuring Ted Glen's amazing invention; a very naughty goat; the village jumble sale and the Great Greendale Race....Postman Pat & The Ice Cream MachinePostman Pat & The Great Greendale RacePostman Pat & The Hungry GoatPostman Pat & The Jumble Sale
amazing tales from Greendale. Postman Pat and Jess the Cat are back in 4 more stories packed full of fun and excitement:- Postman Pat & The Ice Cream Machine.- Postman Pat & The Great Greendale Race- Postman Pat & The Hungry Goat- Postman Pat & The Jumble Sale.Clowns Around!Roll Up! Roll Up! Come and see Postman Pat and his black and white cat, Jess, in three fantastically fun-filled adventures! Includes the feature length special Clowns Around, as well as 2 other exciting stories from Greendale:- Postman Pat Clowns Around- Postman Pat & The Runaway Kite- Postman Pat & A Job Well Done.
Production Year: 1999 - Family - Director: Rob Minkoff - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis, Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Chazz Palminteri
A review by mikefnw75 on Postman Pat - Postman Pat And The Ice Cream Machine (DVD) January 16th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Good
How does it compare to similar films?
Good
Advantages:
Funny plots, great animation, four great tales .
Disadvantages:
Poor extras
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I'm sure you all remember Postman Pat, who could possilby forget the wonderful theme tune? It is arguably the best ever child's theme tune. Well he's back after a ten year rest, in Postman Pat's Ice Cream Machine! I've been fortunate enough to watch the DVD numerous times thanks to my wonderful two year old son and I thought I'd share mine and his thoughts with you.
***OVERVIEW****
This DVD covers four stories:
Ted Glyn's amazing invention A hungry goat The village jumble sale The Greendale Race.
All are excellent although I think the Greendale Race stands out for both me and my son. My son (like most two year olds) loves moving vehicles of all description so he is hooked by it. I like it because it reminds me of the hare and tortoise myth, without giving two much away.
Ted Glyn's amazing invention focuses on a new ice-cream machine that has been created. Julian - Pat's son!- and his friends come up with some wonderful new flavours but Pat is a bit too keen to try some with hilarious consequences.
The hungry goat is a wonderful episode. It focuses on a run away goat that is being chased around Greendale. The goat leads to a series of funny accidents and mishaps in the best slapstick tradition.
The village jumble sale again is a humorous episode focusing on the Greendale event. However, as always with jumble sales, someone puts your favourite old relic ( the one you haven't used for 20 years but holds some dear sentimental attachment for you) in the sale. How do you get it back?
*** COMPARISON***
I have to admit that I didn't watch alot of Pat as a child. However, I have recently revisited them and you can see the attraction for children. They are lovely tales and seem appropriate for your little ones to watch. However, the animation has come along way since then. The animation in the new Postman Pat tales are impressive and a real improvement on the original in terms of smoothness and their quality.
*** CHILD'S VIEW***
My two year old loves this and my ten month son is growing more and more keen. We quite often keep the neighbours entertained with a rendition of the theme song. He loves Pat and of course Jess and the red van. However there are so many other great characters like PC Selby, Ted Glyn, Sanjay etc. My boy has a particular fondness for the Greendale rocket, the local train. It has educational value too but it is subtle. I find children's programmes that are too blatantly educational annoying ( and I am a teacher). In this DVD your child learns but also enjoys themselves.
*** ADULT'S VIEW***
This is surprisingly important as any parent will tell you. Children will watch a DVD time and so inevitably will you. I have to say I really enjoyed this DVD. I found the stories very witty and they have plots that you see in comedies frequently. My favourite character has to be PC Selby. He is the local police officer who takes his job a bit too seriously. He has a fantastic turn of phrase " very tricky characters thorn bushes, approach with caution" which he delivers in a cockney accent. The other wonderful thing about this DVD is it represents such a happy, peaceful community. The tone of Postman Pat's Ice Cream Machine is a playful, happy one and that is exactly the kind of programme I want my little ones to watch.
*** EXTRAS **
Unfortunately this is the weakest part of the DVD. There is an Ice Cream Making game which will please your child for a little one but will not last. There are a number of better extras on children's DVDs than this one.
*** Product Information***
Released: 20th September 2004
Running time: 61 minutes
Extras: Ice-cream Machine Game
RRP: £ 16.99
*** CONCLUSION ***
Buy this! It will entertain both adults and children alike and with repeat viewings you will certainly get your money's worth. I'm sure you will be able to find it for cheaper than the RRP by now. And of course you will be singing the song for weeks.. .. altogether now " Postman Pat, Postman Pat, Postman Pat and his black and white...." You see you do remember it.
Advantages: A great fun packed DVD - great value for money Disadvantages: None
...2005 and has 116 minutes of episodes for children to watch. Episodes include The IceCreammachine and PostmanPat clowns around,
The complete episode list is as follows:
DVD 1:
- PostmanPat Clowns around
- PostmanPat and the Runaway Kite
-PostmanPat and a Job Well Done
DVD 2:
- PostmanPat And The IceCreamMachine
- PostmanPat And The Great Greendale Race
- PostmanPat And The Hungry Goat
- PostmanPat And The Jumble Sale
Each of the episodes are fun and packed with lots of adventure and situations for children to enjoy. All of the popular characters that children watch on the TV series are present and I have enjoyed many hours of peace and quiet whilst my son watches this. With nearly two hours of watching packed into this bumper collection it is certainly value for money and a must have for any parent who has...
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Plot: Adventures with Postman Pat and his friends in four new adventures.
DVD Description
Postman Pat and his black and white cat return for more brand new adventures including the mysterious ice cream machine. Also includes the extra ice cream machine game.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 20/09/2004
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 822 891 4
Barcode: 5050582289145
Languages
Main Language: English
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