3 out of 5 Popcorn Kernels
 

Rating:  NA

Genre: Cartoon

Actors: TobyMac, Nicolle C. Mullen, TD Jakes

Studio:  20th Century Fox

Series:  Bug Rangers Series

DVD Release Date: August 23, 2005

Run Time:  38 minutes

Description
In this fun, animated adventure with a great message, Grandpa Lou takes the roach kids on a Roach Rangers camping trip and Flutter wants to prove to Squiggz and Cosmo that she, too, is fit to be a Ranger.

Always ready with a great story, Grandpa Lou tells the tale of Daniel in the Lions' Den as they travel through a drain pipe, and the kids learn valuable lessons about faith, friendships, promise and standing up for their beliefs. With special guest voice-over by Bishop T.D. Jakes, and songs from 2005 Dove Award-winners Toby Mac, and Nichole C. Mullen, The Mane Event! is a film the whole family will enjoy from beginning to end!

Sunday Mom Review
This video was stunningly animated, and the score was beautiful. The endeavor to make it hip and fresh paid off. Kids will love these characters.  Toby Mac’s and Nicole C. Mullen’s contribution to the soundtrack speaks (or sings) for itself.

The negative:  Only part of the Bible story, Daniel in the Lions’ Den, was covered.  Grandpa tells the Roach Rangers about what he witnessed from inside the lions’ den.  His tale adds to the story’s theme (do what is in your heart even if everyone is against you), but does not cover enough of the Bible story to enhance a Sunday school lesson.  It might also be a bit confusing, as they did take some creative liberties.  The children might leave thinking that one of the lions was on Daniel’s side and the others were not.

It will definitely be well received by any child ages 3-8 in the home environment, as it is very entertaining. 

Sunday Kid’s Review
2 year old:  Watched the entire show without distraction but was frightened of the spider.

4-year-old:  Loved the music and danced throughout the show. 

11-year-old:  It wouldn’t be her first choice in videos, but thought it was entertaining—loved the music.

17-year-old:  Was not interested in watching.