VeggieTales - Josh and the Big Wall

Starring:Mike Nawrocki, Jim Poole, Lisa Vischer, Phil Vischer
Director: Phil Vischer, Chris Olsen (II)
Studio: Big Idea
Product Type: DVD

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Larry the Cucumber has slept in late. But that's all right because the plucky Jr. Asparagus is at the ready to narrate the story of the wall of Jericho with Bob the Tomato. This half-hour computer-animated video from the VeggieTale folk is another bouncy retelling of a traditional Bible story. We follow Josh (alas, Larry appears!), who has taken over for Moses leading the Israelites to the Promised Land. In their way is the city of Jericho, full of nasty French peas armed with purple slushies to lob below. Focusing on being obedient to God's wishes, this video has more Christian gist than most and is a bit long (the tales are better when they're shorter), but for any fan, it's a keeper. There are plenty of hip songs, and Larry puts his own slant on receiving word from a messenger of God. The Silly Song with Larry segment is one of the silliest: "The Song of the Cebú." --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Very entertaining but leaves me confused.......2006-07-25

I have to admit that this video is very entertaining and well done... but there is one thing that bothers me. Is it OK to make such a serious and bloody event into something this light-hearted? I mean after the walls fall, there is nobody in the town and the Isrealites just walk through it. In real life there was a violent and bloody raid! Everybody behind the wall was slaughtered! This came about because of following God's intructions?! Were the people (including children) living there not part of the creation that God supposedly loves? Obviously it would be innappropriate to show the truth to children, but then why bother showing a watered-down version that supposedly teaches morals? Somehow something seems very wrong with this. But perhaps that is what's wrong with war-mongering western christians these days.

My kids' favorite VeggieTales movie. At the very least own THIS one!.......2005-10-27

We have several VeggieTales movies. I love knowing I can leave the room and let my kids watch the movie without wondering what content might be reaching their precious minds (unlike TV cartoons). The theme is based on the story of Joshua and Battle of Jericho in the Old Testament. The songs are meaningful and great to sing with your kids "Keep walking...but you won't knock down our wall..keeping walking...but she isn't gonna fall...it's plain to see..your brains are very small...to think walking.. will be knocking down our wall!" Those french peas!! My girls have watched the movie so much, I am probably buying a new DVD to replace the VHS we own! God Bless!

This is one of my favorites........2003-10-08

I love Veggie tales and this episode is absolutely one of my favorites. It is so funny and it teaches a good message.

Great!.......2003-03-20

I can't say anything bad about Veggietales, all episodes are funny, loaded with educational values, what more can you ask for? I own thirteen tapes and I can't wait to get the Jonah movie, great movie! If you've seen the movie and have NOT seem this episode, buy it! You wont be sorry! IT'S SOOO FUNNY!!!

Can't taunt this!.......2003-02-22

OH MY GOSH. i have always loved these videos... within my college-aged friend base, we have _all_ the shows. ... All i can think of when i see the peas on the wall is that the creators have watched WAY too much monty python. These guys must have so much fun!

There is no way that these films are just for kids. There are so many little things that children would never pick up on. Believe me, these films are a must for your collection. No only will they have you rolling, but they teach amazing values as well.

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Customer Reviews:

Very entertaining but leaves me confused.......2006-07-25

My kids' favorite VeggieTales movie. At the very least own THIS one!.......2005-10-27

This is one of my favorites........2003-10-08

I love Veggie tales and this episode is absolutely one of my favorites. It is so funny and it teaches a good message.

Great!.......2003-03-20

Can't taunt this!.......2003-02-22

On a final note, check out Dave and the Giant Pickle some time: about the sheep? "They tip over..." BAAAAAAAaaa!

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