Cynthia Taylor %PDF-1.2 His travel takes him to Joke a lot, a whimsical land where humor rules and Funshine is made king! When the Care Bears come to the rat, he reveals his real name and homelandBasil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, whose inhabitants have lived through a "serious" modus operandi. Preceded By Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 children's animated feature film, produced by Nelvana Limited and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. WebThe Care Bears are all in various stages of panic. 83 minutes July20,2004(2004-07-20) (Australia)October5,2004(2004-10-05) (United States) Produced by When Funshine tells one joke too many, he feels left out and sets off to find a place where jokes are welcome. Unknown The Joke-a-lot residents celebrate a "Laff-Fest" in his honour; Funnybone gives him a tour of the town, and takes him to his Royal Palace, where Funshine learns of the last two Kings and is introduced to the Royal Sceptre. Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. He wanted the jewels so much to enliven his fellow residents that he planned on stealing them from Joke-a-lot, and even pretended that Funshine's "tummy symbol" was the royal birthmark. Distributor Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. 2/10 Bethany Cox, (OK, sorry I haven't reviewed any movie for a really long time at IMDb--not since "Holes" last Independence season--but, here goes). Parents need to know that Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot features a carnival-esque setting with a lot of bells and whistles. Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears, and their first in over 15 years. It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. Unknown While villain Grizzle plots against the Care Bears, it is up to Oopsy Bear to come to their rescue. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Funnybone apologizes for his misdeeds, and soon all of Joke-a-lot attends a coronation in which Gig becomes their Princess (though she is really more like a Queen). The script is a very uneven mix of weakly-done silly and sweet moments, Funshine's coronation speech is one of the, perhaps even the, worst single scenes of anything to do with Care Bears. But when the other Care Bears come looking for Funshine to remind him what caring and friendship are all about, Funshine will have to decide what's more important: having a good time or being a good friend. [5] Glenn Ross, the president of Family Home Entertainment (then owned by Artisan), announced the characters' reinvention and re-introduction to parents and young viewers. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. The storytelling was OK with enjoyable songs and the animation was colorful but the jerky movement of the characters could be quite creepy and grotesque. This is CGI that, if it were to be handed in as an assignment at any art school for first year students, would fail. The parents' guide to what's in this movie. /Fcpdf2 225 0 R >> Just for the record, I don't hate the Care Bears. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. [19], The DVD contains seven deleted scenes: "Laugh If You Want To! He discovers a town known as Joke-a-lot, where laughter and humour are the order of the day, and soon becomes the area's "King". Reading from a note, Tenderheart Bear realizes that Funshine has felt sorry for Grumpy and has gone in search of a place where his talents can be better appreciated. At school, anyone would die of embarrassment to be caught watching Care Bears except me. Journey to Joke-a-lot premiered in the United States on October 5, 2004, through Lions Gate, and was subsequently released overseas through Universal Pictures Video. /ProcSet 4 0 R >> One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. Why can't people leave well enough alone? /Resources << She referred to the title setting, Joke-a-lot, as "a sort of Oz-meets-Candyland with just a soupcon of pastel near-oddity Tim Burton might have pondered in a moment of sentimental weakness". In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. Browse titles with similar subject matter. The machine spins onto the dirigible, bursting the balloon and sending it aground. WebFor general information about our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care Department within the United States at (800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002. Funnybone actually placed the car within the woods so that he could begin to gain his own power; he tells that to his henchmen, a trio of houseflies named Phido, Cleon and Bidel. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. Last album Nelvana LimitedSparx Animation Studios /Filter [/FlateDecode] Hollywood has reached rock bottom so they're remaking everything now but only worse. Thus, he must make a very difficult decisionto head back home with them, or remain King of Joke-a-lot ("Here I'm a King") and no longer live with his fellow Care Bears. [10] Backed by an advertising campaign worth more than US$2 million,[11] the film was released in North America by Artisan's successor, Lions Gate,[7] on October 5, 2004;[12] overseas rights were handled by Universal Studios soon after. CGI animation never had so much heartor so much torture. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. Five of them Tenderheart, Grumpy, Wish, Cheer and Share volunteer, while Laugh-a-Lot, Love-a-Lot, Friend, Good Luck, Bedtime and Champ stay home to get ready for the fair. Webhere's the first trailer of the movie care bears journey to joke-a-lot it was the first ever care bears CGI movie #carebears #carebearsjourneytojokealot #journeytojokealot He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Contents 6 0 R [4] In his introduction to those scenes, director Mike Fallows says to the audience, "Congratulations on finding your way this far. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. [3] In early 2003, Artisan Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film from Nelvana. As a result, the Bears force him to make up with Funshine by apologizing. In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. WebCARE BEARS: JOURNEY TO JOKE-A-LOT offers a lot of silly gags, whimsical landscapes, fun rides, and a carnival atmosphere in this CGI romp about friendship. English Long scenes of new, non-Bears talking will probably bore most. CanadaUnited States For one, the unwrapping is horrendous; Nothing connects together and it is completely broken. The others were just as bad. Nelvana LimitedAmerican GreetingsMainframe EntertainmentSparx Animation Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Trivia 4 Gallery 5 Navigation The voice work is terrible sadly too, too high in pitch with next to no subtlety and it also sounded as though they had been recorded in a helium balloon. [4], A writer for the Video Business magazine said of Journey to Joke-a-lot: "While [it] ain't no Shrekthe gold standardthe movie is still amusing enough to charm the target demographic of ages 25 and should do well with parents looking for harmless kiddie fare. Care Bears: Journey to Joke a Lot Art Card Published: Nov 26, 2019 By Joshuat1306 Watch 8 Favourites 1K Views carebears Tender Heart Bear, Grumpy Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Cheer Bear, Wish Bear, Share Bear, Laugh a Lot Bear, Twinkers and Gig 2D artwork is belongs to American Greetings. Unknown to the Bear, a rat named Sir Funnybone is using him that way in order to possess an important object called the Royal Sceptre. The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot on occasion, and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears, and their first in over 15 years. The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie He dozes peacefully on his horse. 83 minutes[2] Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a Genre << He discovers a town known as Joke-a-lot, where laughter and humour are the order of the day, and soon becomes the area's "King". [5] The first in a tentative series, it was self-financed by Nelvana in the US$35 million range; a team headed by the studio's executive vice-president, Scott Dyer, oversaw its production. Cite error: [ tags exist for a group named "nb", but no corresponding tag was found. Five of them Tenderheart, Grumpy, Wish, Cheer and Share volunteer, while Laugh-a-Lot, Love-a-Lot, Friend, Good Luck, Bedtime, and Champ stay home to get ready for the fair. I am reluctant to admit this, but when Funshine sings about going home and questions about whether or not he is making the right choice, I cried. "[28] In 2005, Ian Thomas was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Original Score for an Animated Program or Series, for his work on the film. The Joke-a-lot residents celebrate a "Laff-Fest" in his honour; Funnybone gives him a tour of the town and takes him to his Royal Palace, where Funshine learns of the last two Kings and is introduced to the Royal Sceptre. Instead, the real one a "smiley mouth " was at the back of Gig's ears. By all means I'm not a huge fan, but I do think some of the hate the franchise and characters garner do verge on unfair. First, I know just how many awful CGI movies there have been, and I wasn't sure anybody could be trusted with the Care Bears. Madacy Kids The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is the first computer-animated movie. The new voice was dreadful. Country "[22] Saskatchewan's The Star Phoenix also praised the film and its soundtrack, adding that "Even the movie is "bear"-able for grown-ups with subtle adult humour woven into the silliness. Funnybone apologizes for his misdeeds, and soon all of Joke-a-lot attends a coronation in which Gig becomes their Princess (though she is really more like a Queen). Next album It was the first Nelvana production featuring the Care Bears in the last 24 years, since the Care Bears Nutcracker Suite television film in 1988. zG_J#s6dR Ls Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. So, I saw Journey to Joke-a-Lot come and go, and wasn't that interested in seeing it. Ian Thomas It was the first Nelvana production featuring the Care Bears in the last 24 years, since the Care Bears Nutcracker Suite television film in 1988. After one of his jokes backfires against Grumpy, another of the Bears, Funshine runs away to find a place where others can appreciate his talents better. Previous title The Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot. At the coronation, Joke-a-lot's new "king" tells his audience two jokes to pass the time, before Grand Duke Giggle proceeds to give him the sceptre. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 direct-to-video computer animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. | How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? stream endobj Nelvana Limited and >> Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. Joke-A-Lot considers the word "serious" a terrible word, and can not take anything seriously. << WebPolitics and War is created in English, but we offer a translation option to translate the game into your preferred language. "[2] However, MaryAnn Johanson of the Flick Filosopher called it a "horrifying attempt at children's entertainment", adding that "The cold CGI animation removes any vestige of coziness that might have been found in what is essentially a giant advertisement for itself." Can you list the top facts and stats about Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot? 7 0 obj Reading from a note, Tenderheart Bear realizes that Funshine has felt sorry for Grumpy and has gone in search of a place where his talents can be better appreciated. Unknown Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. How did it feel to forgive them? Followed By | Spots one. /Font << 1:13. WebWhere to watch Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) starring Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston and directed by Mike Fallows. He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. 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