Mood: a-ok
Topic: Media
This is a great movie! I have been planning to see it for a while, but I went to visit my mother-in-law yesterday and she had rented it for the kids. Hoot has a great line up of familiar actors and many new ones that are sure to become familiar. The conservation message was that anyone can make a difference, even children! I have never read the book, but I plan to seek it out. Why couldn't Jimmy Buffet have been my middle school teacher? The basic synopsis is three middle school kids fight to protect a nesting site for burrowing owls. Several herps were also included in the movie, though no amphibians. There were alligators, banded watersnakes/(cottonmouths) and an iguana in some of the special features. The movie was made in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation. While the movie was unbelievable, the special features were even better. There was the normal bloopers and deleted scenes, as well as meet the actors and animal trainers, but there was also one about Backyard Wildlife Habitats and ways that you can help nature. I didn't get a chance to check out the CDrom features, but I'm guessing that is is just as awesome as the rest. If you have kids that like wildlife, they will love this movie. If you know anyone that cares about nature, they will love this movie. I would recommend this for any and everyone on your Christmas list.
Posted by wendellsfrogblog
at 9:19 AM EDT
Updated: Sunday, 24 September 2006 9:23 AM EDT