The Madeline Move: Lost In Paris

I can’t count the many times the girls and I have watched episodes of Madeline on TV. She’s a fond favorite in our home. She’s cute, has an adorable accent (apparently) and she’s such a kind and spirited little soul. I mean, for being the smallest of 12 little girls (living in an old house in Paris covered with Vines), she sure brings a lot to the table.

When the girls and I watched this movie, we had a little bit of everything going on. There were parts that made us happy; very happy. Then there were times that we wanted to jump into the TV and hold her as tight as we can. It can be a very emotional movie for the little ones, which in turn makes it emotional for us moms. The movie is definitely a tear jerker, uplifting, funny…but a tear jerker none the less. It’s amazing; definitely a movie you’ll want to watch.

I think that a lot of people can relate to this movie, both young and old. You see, we spend so much time wishing and praying for things. Imagining how much better life would be if we had them. Sometimes we pray so much that we miss what’s right in front of us; later, realizing that what we did have, is really what we were needing all along. Sometimes when we get what we longed for, it’s not at all what we hoped it would be. You feel it in your gut.

I hope I haven’t said too much, but it really is a great movie and…you just have to watch it.

The Madeline Movie: Lost In Paris

Synopsis:

For over 70 years, she’s captured the hearts and imaginations of children worldwide. Now Madeline- the smallest of 12 little girls living in “an old house in Paris covered with vines” and the star of Ludwig Bemelmans’ beloved children’s book series- springs to life with her dog Genevieve in this amazing animated adventure!

When her long-lost Uncle Horst (Seinfel’s Jason Alexander) unexpectedly visits Miss Clavel’s Parisian boarding school from Vienna, Madeline is whisked away on promises of the wonderful new life – and family- of which she’s always dreamed! But soon Madeline realizes that her new life isn’t as wonderful as she’d hoped, and she must use her own wits and courage to maintain the only really family she’s ever known.

Runtime: 75 minutes

TV – G

ARP: $14.93

Release Date: April 13, 2010

Overall, when the movie was over, we walked away from it feeling happy. It’s movies like this that make you happy to have such a great bunch of kids around that kiss you good night and give you good morning hugs.

Disclosure: A copy of this movie was provided to me from Shout Factory; for the purpose of my review. The opinions and thoughts written in this post are my own and therefore I claim no responsibility for those who feel differently. Thank you.

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