Cute, fun and safe for all the youngsters from 3 up, Sofia the First: The Secret Library is now available of on DVD. One of the most popular Disney series for lasses and ladies, the animated adventures continue with four new episodes. The smooth animation is family friendly and has easy to use guides to all the adventures. Each adventure has a theme associated with a moral or a good deed like creating friendships for instance. Included in the DVD box is a Sofia the First necklace and a Disney movie Rewards code.
The first episode “Princess Adventure Club” finds Princess Zooey arriving at Royal Prep kingdom school where she gets shunned by the girls at lunch. Moving over to another table the boys avoid her and head for the gym, but not before Sofia arrives to invite Zooey to have lunch with her and her friends Hildegard, Cito, Kari and Lakshmi. They are excited to hear about Zooey’s adventures, but just as she starts Princess Amber, Sofia’s sister, arrives all full of herself about finding a Meteorite. When Zooey decides to start an Adventure Club without Amber, things start to get heated up between the two.
The next chapter follows Sofia to “The Secret Library” where Aunt Tilly introduces her to Chapter 17 of the book of Kings and Queens of Enchancia. Aunt Tilly reminds her that she should keep reading because knowledge is the key to everything. The adventure begins when Sofia opens the first page to Chapter 17.
In “The Princess Ballet” we have Miss Flora complementing the girls on their enchanted plants in fairy class. Kari gets the classes’ attention with her singing sunflowers. Miss Flora announces that tomorrow Royal Prep will be hosting its very first Arts Night where each of the children will be performing or showing off other arts. When Miss Elodie shows up dancing, Sofia, Amber and Kari volunteer to be in the show. But, a lot of funny things happen next.
The final chapter called “The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle” features snowdrop flowers and a wicked fairy who has been stealing all the snowdrops and if she steals them all, there will be no Winter Festival. It’s a fun little adventure with Olaf from the movie “Frozen” taking part.
The rating is G so everyone can enjoy the film filled with adventure, excitement and laughter.
FINAL ANALYSIS: A perfect DVD for youngsters that will keep them occupied throughout. (B)
Specifications and additional video information:
Voice Cast: Ariel Winter as Sofia; Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda, and Wayne Brady as Clover; with Josh Gad as Olaf, Ruth Connell as Merida; Bonnie Hunt as Aunt Tilly, Eric Stonestreet as Minimus, Cary Elwes as Prince Roderick, Dean Norris as Mazzimo, Megan Mullally as Miss Nettle and Hugh Bonneville as the Narrator.
Directed by: Jamie Mitchell
MPAA Rating: G
Genre: Kids, Family, Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min.
Video Release Date: June 7, 2016
Language: English (changeable to French and Spanish)
Reviewed Format: DVD
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Video: Widescreen Aspect Ratio of 1.78:1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Number of Discs: 1 Disc, neckless
Distributed by: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
