Mike Fallows Directed by Mike Fallows /Fcpdf1 224 0 R 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. Grumpy is not amused, and even goes so far as to tell Funshine that if he doesn't understand that cheering up isn't making fun of, then maybe Funshine doesn't belong in Care-A-Lot. Language How did it feel to forgive them? ". It's too hard edged, perfect & unfluffy. Mike Fallows (OK, sorry I haven't reviewed any movie for a really long time at IMDb--not since "Holes" last Independence season--but, here goes). Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. The shift in editing over to pages for the movies, characters, actors, directors, composers, crew and galleries is now fully in effect. yt%% {c^^C\i?yg-j^3Mm8h3m[Vo{}'__*`ZP>mM;_megiwLW.D nY@r /Type /Page "[20] Bruce Kluger of Parenting commented likewise: "The computer animation might not be as quaint as the pen-and-ink of the 1980s version, but the new songs and brisk pace make this one a keeper for a new generation. /Resources << /Contents 6 0 R 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. xXMo1+|l# P&U^R4mS1D\dYahfIaWR.,kiy_n ", "Caring Is Serious Business", "Which Way to Funshine? The bears learn a lesson about there's a time to laugh & a time to be serious, but the way they treat Grumpy at the beginning is appalling. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). A soundtrack album, featuring the film's songs and some original tracks, was released by Madacy Kids on the same day as the film's debut. Recorded The other Bears open the chest to find a jack-in-the-box, and other toys, which Funshine assures them are the real magic jewels. xZmoH_1!nSp;)_{"}gmK@-H3>6za tC\`w^A_s \y 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. d8U'y}^1s{q23m:qa|oSE%'Udr/Ouy3mF?_i U9;*v VBS%A7O>?}$lI@Vb9JbfG#MZs?v{JI P,+t%!P$!^@zz %qV?TSU0%ld"gz11 AKU[]yU*X_Ncck+eUbPP The area's residents are astonished when he lands via parachute upon the town square; a female piglet called Gig tells him where he now is. After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. The others were just as bad. /Type /Pages The other Bears are worried about his fate; as they cannot hold their Fair without him, they decide to look for him regardless and bring him back to Care-a-lot. 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. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a "[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." [4] Some weeks after the release of Joke-a-lot, Siberry performed "With All Your Heart" at the Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria, British Columbia; Adrian Chamberlain of that province's Times Colonist wrote that "[she] performed [the song] with absolute sincerity, even the jaunty refrain which is whistled. 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". Ian Thomas Spots one. /Rotate 0 /Fcpdf0 223 0 R Fine enough for very VERY young children, but these are not the lovable little bears we knew and loved. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. Awards Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. Positive messages about friendship; some mild frights. Unknown '&J&]_TI|I|lZzs]#1GnsvvS4)*$b-5wj/vOF))_]rNNIfSO'p:pzdTC4"Rmz7gb4gWp6e9Mx7GvuGipR}.~f>T(teOfmi(iB1Yt9wj[ {X)l#w6Hp6'F$W$I>PFv!S/Eabyj'+O^gxZyVFf1fTTn Director Davis Doi Writers Thomas Hart (screenplay) Jill Gorey (screenplay) Barbara Herndon (screenplay) Stars Ashleigh Ball (voice) Ian James Corlett (voice) Scott McNeil (voice) See production, box office & company info Search on Amazon The day after he runs away ("Make Em Laugh") from home, Funshine hears circus music in the distance and strays from his camping spot to find out. He ends up in Joke-a-Lot, where silliness reigns supreme and he is crowned the new king. WebMy daughter LOVES the Care Bears!!! Ray Stedman Vitality. endobj 8 0 obj There are a few scenes of Care Bears being tossed about or flying through the sky, fearful, which may frighten very young kids. Although I loved the 1980s show and the original movie, and enjoyed New Generation, Wonderland and Nutcracker, I found myself disliking Journey to Joke-a-Lot. 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". He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 computer-animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Filmow. You admired him. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. 1:13. Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears and their first in 17 years. Tenderheart look at the clouds spinning by. Good messages are accepting others who are different, knowing when not to joke, and sticking up for what you believe is right. All rights reserved. Long scenes of new, non-Bears talking will probably bore most. Taking a seat on a bumper car, he embarks on a long ride which leads him to Joke-a-lot, a town where humour is dominant ("In the Land of Joke-a-Lot"). 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. Journey to Joke-a-lot was produced at Toronto's Nelvana studio,[5] and also at Sparx Animation,[4] under the working title The Care Bears in King Funshine the Great. << 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. So, when I saw that there was a new movie, in CGI, I was a bit skeptical. "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! October 5, 2004[24] The music for Journey to Joke-a-lot was composed and produced by Canadian musician Ian Thomas; Jane Siberry wrote and performed the opening track, "With All Your Heart". External Reviews Running time Metacritic Reviews, I enjoyed the original 2d movies for their charm & imagination. Last album 7 0 obj [5], Upon release, Journey to Joke-a-lot was the fourth film to feature the Care Bears,[6] and their first one in over 15 years. Wikipedia:Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot. Care-a-lot had been radically redesigned. 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. CanadaUnited States Charmless characters & animation. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. Various scenes from the film scroll up on the left side of the end credits. 2 0 obj Directed by Mike Fallows stream >> Nelvana LimitedSparx Animation Studios Other than the soundtrack, this movie is very weak even to Care Bears fans, Just Like Any Other Care Bears Adventures, but Without the Humans. " Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). 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. "Journey to Joke-a-lot" is a thoroughly enjoyable family film, with catchy music, witty jokes, and a good lesson at it's core. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. 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. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. Universal Pictures direct-to-video animated films. << WebFunshine Bear left Care-a-lot to find a place where his sense of humor was appreciated. It During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. Producer /Pages 3 0 R Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot Lions Gate Home Entertainment (United States)Universal Studios Home Video (Overseas) 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. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. ", which has finished animation. /Fcpdf1 224 0 R Genre CARE 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. /Type /Page As a result, the Bears force Grumpy to apologise to the ursine comedian. Unknown As a result, the Bears force Grumpy to apologize to the ursine comedian. 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. One example is on a bridge, where the underside of the bridge is the exact same at the up side, and where the sides of the bridge do not connect together with the up- and underside of the bridge. It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. A soundtrack album, featuring the film's songs and some original tracks, was released by Madacy Kids on the same day as the film's debut. 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. Care A Lot Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 1 0 obj [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. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. Grumpy is not amused and even goes so far as to tell Funshine that if he doesn't understand that cheering up isn't making fun of, then maybe Funshine doesn't belong in Care-A-Lot. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 computer-animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. 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. I'm tires of seeing the classics get ruined. [4] In his introduction to those scenes, director Mike Fallows says to the audience, "Congratulations on finding your way this far. 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. Only an artist like thisso intensely focused, so innately talentedcould deliver such a diversity of elements in a potent and convincing manner. The only comeback that should have been made is the old ones released on DVD. WebCare 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. Skip to main content Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. Budget 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. With Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston, Susan Roman. /Count 109 Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. After they crash into the Royal Palace, Funshine is delighted to see them, but the Bears are a bit puzzled over what he has become. All in all, a poor movie and a bland one. When Funshine tells one joke too many, he feels left out and sets off to find a place where jokes are welcome. A diversity of elements in a potent and convincing manner of a slow, elderly alligator Grand. 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