DVD Review: “The Littlest Angel”

The Littlest Angel

Released: November 15, 2011

Run Time: 83 Minutes

Studio: Anchor Bay

ABOUT:

A colorful adaptation of the  fifteenth best-selling children’s book of all time, The Littlest Angel takes us on a rousing adventure with a young, and sometimes mischievous, Angel, who must return to earth and earn his wings, a task that doesn’t prove to be easy. Experience the love, laughter and magic of one of the most popular children’s stories of all time.  From the classic book by Charles Tazewell, comes this lively CGI animated version filled with both humor and heart.

The Littlest Angel tells the story of a young boy who arrives in heaven before his time.  Home-sick and lonely, he will travel back to earth, with his friendly pup Halo, to retrieve a most selfless and precious gift for The Baby Jesus. First released in book form in 1946, The Littlest Angel became popular for its ornate words and phrases paired with beautifully muted oil paintings. Tazewell’s book was adapted into a TV musical in 1969 starring Johnny Whitaker, and theatrical versions continue to be done by schools and church groups today. The author would follow-up with another childhood favorite, “The Littlest Snowman,” that would be read annually on the “Captain Kangaroo” show.

It’s a modern twist on the timeless tale of an Angel that discovers the greatest gifts in life are faith, friendship and doing the right thing. This new version of The Littlest Angel features wonderful animation and great vocal talent, including Ron Perlman (“Beauty and The Beast,” Tangled), and is sure to become a holiday favorite, much like the book it’s based on. The Littlest Angel is a motion picture that will put a smile on everyone’s face, and what better gift is there than that.

For more information about The Littlest Angel go to www.thelittlestangelmovie.com

Meet the Littlest Angel…

MY THOUGHTS:

Even though “The Littlest Angel” is based off the fifteenth best-selling children’s book of the same name, I had never heard of it.  The movie is about a little boy who is an angel but keeps getting into trouble.  The Littlest Angel travels to earth and has obstacles and adventures as he tries to earn his wings.  The story includes friendship, good deeds, problem solving and most importantly makes you smile. The Littlest Angel is just too cute and tries so hard.  My boys laughed at his mischievous acts and cheered when he got his wings.  This is a very cute story and the animation is decent!  It is also a great way to teach your kids about angels and Heaven.

BUY IT: You can buy The Littlest Angel wherever DVDs are sold.

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