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JONAH: A VeggieTales Movie A troubled, troubling prophet of old is repackaged and placed in the produce section of an American grocery store. The alien is made familiar, the Jew is appropriated to serve Christian needs, and there is just enough of an Orientalist flavour to suggest that the original story comes from somewhere else. It's McBible. Review by Lily Vuong  JONAH: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) This page was created on October 4, 2002 This page was last updated on May 29, 2005 Review -click here Trailers, Photos -click here About this Film -click here Spiritual Connections -click here Forum -click here
CREDITS Directed by Mike Nawrocki and Phil Vischer Rated G TRAILERS AND CLIPS For 6 Trailers -click here CD SOUNDTRACK 1. Billy Joe McguffreyMusic |
2. Bald BunnyMusic 3. Steak And ShrimpMusic 4. The Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingMusic 5. Message From The LordMusic  6. It Cannot Be 7. Second Chances - Anointed 8. Jonah Was A Prophet 9. In The Belly Of The Whale - Newboys 10. Billy Joe Mcguffrey - Chris Rice 11. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Relient K 12. Opening Titles 13. The Joppa Market 14. Jonah Meets The Pirates 15. The Dream / Cards At Sea 16. Jonah Meets The Whale 17. Nineveh 18. On The Hill 19. Credits Song  POSTER  Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie 22 in x 35 in Buy This Poster plain, Framed or Mounted BOOK Special Collector's Edition of Big Idea's |
Jonah--A VeggieTales Movie by Cindy Kenney  Christian pop-culture phenom VeggieTales finally hits the big screen with Jonah--A VeggieTales Movie, as recounted and commemorated in this collector's edition tribute to the making of and history behind the film.Big Idea Productions' managing editor Cindy Kenney retells how this plucky startup and its promise of "Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun" swept to popularity, leading to the inevitable feature-length Jonah. The book begins with a foreword by founder Phil Vischer (Bob the Tomato's alter ego to animator-partner Mike Nawrocki's Larry the Cucumber) and details how the movie's "nugget of truth"--the biblical story of Jonah--grew into an 88-page script, brought to life by "thousands of drawings, hundreds of props and models, miles of computer cable, 180 computer CPUs calculating 24 hours a day, using two terabytes of hard disk space over a period of two-and-a-half years." The last half of the book retells the movie in story form, including many actual scenes from the movie. VeggieTales fans won't find a better source for insider info than this hardbound tribute, and kids and grownups alike should enjoy the chance to study many stills from the film. Especially exciting, though, are dozens of conceptual drawings that shine a light on the research and creativity behind Vischer and Nawrocki's handiwork. (Ages 9 and older) --Paul Hughes Book Description "A long time ago?n a gullet far away?here was a story of a man who was eaten?nd lived to tell about it!" So begins the story in Big Idea Production first-ever movie production, Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie. This full-color, illustrated Special Collector Edition book lets readers peek behind the scenes at the making of the movie. In additions, it includes a beautiful adaptation of the story that shows how God gives people second chances in life. This book outlines how Big Idea Production got its start and describes a mission based on quality entertainment and biblical messages. It will take the reader through the animation process, highlighting fascinating features like story and visual development, character voices, sound, lighting, and special effects. This story of indecision and indigestion is filled with values that families will love. It fun, it entertaining, and best of all, it teaches about God mercy and compassion in a whole new way! About the Author Cindy Kenney works as senior managing editor and writer at Big Idea Productions. She has over fifteen years experience in writing educational materials for children of all ages. She currently lives in Batavia, Illinois with her husband, Jim, and two boys, Andy and Jimmy.  AVAILABILITY ON VIDEO AND DVD CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING OF THIS MOVIE ON VIDEO OR DVD. Also, check out 100 Hot Videos |
SYNOPSIS  The StoryGet ready for the biggest event in VeggieTales history -- the first feature-length film showcasing the characters you love, as well as some new friends that will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! The action begins on a moonlit night when a van of singing Veggies encounter some unexpected trouble. After a heated battle with a clothesline, a pair of boxer shorts and, yes, porcupines, Bob the Tomato and the veggie kids find themselves at an old, rundown seafood joint where nothing is quite as it seems.  Here they encounter "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," the laziest bunch of scalawags and biggest root beer consumers to never sail the Seven Seas. As Bob and the kids settle in to wait for a tow truck to help get their van back on the road, these curious Pirates share a little story about a guy named Jonah. As the story begins, we are transported to another time and place, where society moves a bit slower than in today's times. Now Jonah is kind of like a mailman -- except his messages came straight from God! Jonah loves his job, until the day comes when he has to deliver a message to the people of Nineveh. You see, Jonah hates the Ninevites. They lie! They steal! But worst of all, they slap people with fishes! Instead of carrying out his mission, Jonah turns and sets sail in the opposite direction onboard a pirate ship. From the hold of this vessel, where he meets Khalil, a chatty carpet salesman who just happens to be a caterpillar, to the belly of a whale where he meets -- whoops! We can't tell you who he meets there -- to the heart of Nineveh for a hilarious showdown, Jonah goes on an adventure none of them (including the whale) will soon forget! And everyone will learn that one of the best gifts you can give (or get) is a second chance.This eye-popping animated film will be in theatres on October 4, and is brought to you by Big Idea Productions, the creators of the wildly popular CGI video series, VeggieTales! Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie  Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is a children's morality tale based on the book of Jonah from the Hebrew Bible. It opens with a van of singing vegetables on their way to see a music concert. All is well until they run into some unexpected car problems which leave Bob the tomato, Larry the cucumber and the veggie kids stranded at an odd looking seafood restaurant until a tow truck can come to rescue them. Most disappointing for Laura the carrot is a lost backstage pass which her friend believes she deserves because of her unrelenting flaunting of the ticket earlier that evening. After deciding to stay, junior asparagus flips through the menu to look for something to eat and stops at the Marketplace special: Compassion and Mercy.  Here we are introduced to "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," a lazy bunch of pirates whose main goal in life is to consume cheese twists and root beer. After eavesdropping in on the veggie kids' conversation, the pirates offer to share a story about a man they once knew by the name of Jonah. Using the classic structure of a story within a story, the screen fades to achieve the effect of a "flashback" and the story of Jonah is played out for us by the Veggie characters. We are told that Jonah is a prophet of God whose job is to deliver messages he receives from God. One day Jonah is given a mission by God to go to Nineveh and deliver a message of forgiveness and mercy to the people (Jonah 1:3). Afraid of the Ninevites for their reputation of dishonesty, violence, and hitting each other with fishes, Jonah refuses to carry out God's wishes and boards a pirate ship headed towards Tarshish, the complete opposite direction of Nineveh.  After a great storm appears, which everyone believes is caused by Jonah for disobeying God's command, Jonah who must be woken up from his sleep is told to jump off the ship in order that the rest of the crew can be saved (Jonah 1:12). Immediately after jumping into the sea, a great whale swallows Jonah along with his friend Khalil, a highly motivated Persian rug sales-caterpillar/worm who is given a Middle Eastern ascent. In the belly of a whale, angels sent by God appear before Jonah to give him another chance to redeem himself. The angels preach to Jonah through their catchy choir song that his God is a God of second chances. Jonah is given a second chance and is shot out of the whale's mouth on to dry land in order to fulfill his mission. After reaching Nineveh, Jonah delivers his message successfully to the king who without much hesitation believes his message and orders his kingdom to stop their evil ways. Nevertheless, Jonah believes that God will strike Nineveh down anyway because they are not fit to receive divine forgiveness, so he decides to sit outside of the city to witness the destruction of Nineveh. As he waits, God provides him with a tree to shade him from the sweltering heat. Unlike God who gives the city of Nineveh a second chance, Jonah is unable to mirror God's image to forgive the Ninevites for their actions. Staying true to the text, we are told that Jonah never makes the connection between what God has done for him and what God has done for the city of Nineveh. The scene returns to the veggies at the restaurant, where junior asparagus, unlike Jonah, is able to make the connection and asks forgiveness from his friend Laura.Like The Prince of Egypt, Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is a children's morality film that attempts to offer children and adults a visual depiction of a very familiar biblical story. The creators are consciously aware that their film is based on a popular Jewish text. The dress of the characters, the multiple references to "the chosen people," and the passionate need to observe Israel's covenant obligation to God moves the movie squarely into Jewish territory.  Although most people know the story of Jonah as the prophet who disobeyed God's command, the story also presents him as a man, much like the Job, who is struggling to figure out God's action (Book of Job). The difference between the two, of course, is that Job is trying to figure out why he is receiving unjust punishment for his loyalty to God, while Jonah is struggling with his undeserving forgiveness from God.  Another figure that can be directly contrasted with Jonah is Jesus. For instance, although Jesus is never explicitly mentioned in the film, most Christians will not miss the connection between Jonah's "ship in a thunderstorm scene" (Jonah 1:6-16) and Jesus' "silencing the storm scene" (Mark 4:35-41. Watch a similar story of Jesus on RealVideo). Jonah serves as a direct contrast to Jesus because, unlike Jesus, he is an unfaithful prophet. When Jesus is sleeping peacefully underneath the ship's deck while a dangerously strong storm is occurring, he is asked by his disciples: "how can you sleep at a time like this?" Anyone who has ever been in boat or a ship during a sea storm would know that keeping yourself upright and alive is a big enough struggle. To sleep peacefully while one's boat rocks violently back and forth would be almost impossible. Yet Jesus and Jonah are in such a deep sleep that they must both be woken up by their disciples or crew mates. The difference, however, is that Jesus uses his sleep in order to test the faithfulness of his disciples. Jonah on the other hand is woken up by his friends because he is caught up in a dream that is directly linked to his guilt for disobeying God's orders. As well, Jesus is able to calm the storm immediately because of his powers and eminent status. Jonah only stops the storm from destroying his friends because he jumps off the boat and tries to run away.  Other modern Christian elements can also be found. Take the angels, for instance, they are typical 21st century Christian angels that are dressed in glittering white robes, wear a halo above their heads, and all have sparkling wings; moreover, their bodies are explicitly shaped in the form of a cross. As well, they sing songs in the style of a southern gospel choir. In one place they actually mention an Arizona church. This reference to church instead of a synagogue is quite an interesting choice on the part of the producers because they have chosen to be so historically accurate with the rest of the details of the story, including the ancient cities and town (e.g. Nineveh, Israel, Tarnish, etc) but they fail to use the appropriate terminology for this situation. The setting of the arrival of the angels is also explicitly Christian. While the angels are trying to convince Jonah that his God is a God of second chances, they are surrounded by ships that have been previously swallowed by the whale. The masts of all the ships crisscross with one another to produce the image of a bunch of wooden crosses. Wooden crosses in the background, a singing choir on the side, angels descending from on high, and Jonah and his friends sitting down below in the pews ready to listen - it is as though a compact modern Christian church has been constructed for Jonah and the audience all inside the belly of a whale!! Like the series of children shows produced previously by this film company, this movie offers Christian morality for children. But it also raises problematic issues for Christians and scholars of religion. Although it cannot be denied that the roots of Christianity lie in Judaism, there is a difference between understanding an Old Testament story as being pre-figurative to the New Testament and remaking the story without any recognition of the story's origin. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is a movie that appropriates Judaism. It takes a complex, ancient text, written for Jews in the Middle East, simplifies it for Christian children in America, and moves it to the silver screen. A troubled, troubling prophet of old is repackaged and placed in the produce section of an American grocery store. The alien is made familiar, the Jew is appropriated to serve Christian needs, and there is just enough of an Orientalist flavour to suggest that the original story comes from somewhere else. It's McBible. This movie will not help Christian children and their parents improve their "diet." Moreover, it will not help them struggle with other forms of cultural appropriation that fuels "9-11," the Middle East crisis, and so many other issues facing the world today. PHOTOS For a ton of Photos -click here Review -click here |
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