At 80 minutes, it packs Joke-A-Lot considers the word "serious" a terrible word, and can not take anything seriously. 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. The shift in editing over to pages for the movies, characters, actors, directors, composers, crew and galleries is now fully in effect. Cute pig though. /Type /Page Released Care 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. /Fcpdf0 223 0 R He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. But the jerky character designs and lurid colour schemes make the film visually unappealing, while the score lacks whimsy and apart from a couple of delightful ones the songs are mostly limp with uninspiring lyrics. Do you think it would ever get old? Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears, and their first in over 15 years. Just for the record, I don't hate the Care Bears. 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. Stored in a vault within the voice-activated Royal Treasury, the sceptre holds the Royal Jewels of Joke-a-lot, which Funnybone says are "the source of the magic power behind all the fun" there; only the king is granted access. The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot. 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. " Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. This title 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. 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. 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. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a Charmless characters & animation. 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. We won't share this comment without your permission. "[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. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). Directed by Mike Fallows At the coronation, Joke-a-lot's new "king" tells his audience two jokes to pass the time, before Grand Duke Giggle proceeds to give him the sceptre. Movie Information Worried abouttheirfriend, Tenderheart, Cheer Bear and the other care bears track down Funshine and plead him to return home. The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot some other day and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. 1:13. Produced by Cynthia Taylor Have you ever had to forgive someone? WebCARE 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. 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. Various scenes from the film scroll up on the left side of the end credits. Unknown [5] Glenn Ross, the president of Family Home Entertainment (then owned by Artisan), announced the characters' reinvention and re-introduction to parents and young viewers. The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie Funnybone actually placed the car within the woods so that he could begin to gain his own power; he tells that to his henchmen, a trio of houseflies named Phido, Cleon and Bidel. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. #l1zDL%IL8}W]N~$tHl[>b^3 |{_a%00/6R5eu"",/ LqmWvn"M^
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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. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is the first computer-animated movie. Some time later, the villain makes another attempt at capturing his furry prey by setting a trap with the help of a girl named Christy. They miss Funshine and want him to return home to Care-a-lot where he belongs. For those who are new and are wondering about why this was necessary, read the shift in editing starting March 1st blog. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. 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. It deviates somewhat from the parameters of the original Care Bears world, but it very enjoyable nonetheless. Label [3] In early 2003, Artisan Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film from Nelvana. At the coronation, Joke-a-lot's new "king" tells his audience two jokes to pass the time, before Grand Duke Giggle proceeds to give him the sceptre. [6], Template:Care Bears Families can talk about when it's not OK to joke. 5 0 obj Some kids think the ride scene is scary, just assure your child it's a silly ride and Funshine will be okay. Artist(s) The Care Bears: 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". "[21] In July 2005, Rob Lowing of Sydney, Australia's The Sun-Herald gave it three stars out of five, and wrote: "Adults will find this computer-generated cartoon as sickly sweet as fairy floss but tiny tots will love the colourful blobsoops, we mean the Care Bears. Journey to Joke-a-lot premiered in the United States on October 5, 2004, through Lions Gate, and was previously released in Australia on July 20, 2004 through Universal Studios. Unknown The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. >> Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot: Directed by Mike Fallows. Previous year Budget ", "Caring Is Serious Business", "Which Way to Funshine? | 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. 83 minutes Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. CGI animation never had so much heartor so much torture. endobj The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot ("With All Your Heart"). External Reviews 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. /Length 1598 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. /ProcSet 4 0 R >> Care Bears-Journey to Joke-a-Lot trailer. October 5, 2004[24] He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. I hate everything about them. ". ", "Caring Is Serious Business", "Which Way to Funshine? /CropBox [0 0 612 792] He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. 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. Cynthia Taylor Taking a seat on a bumper car, he embarks on a long ride which leads him to Joke-a-lot, a town where humor is dominant. 83 minutes[2] WebA judicious use of humor, without descending to joke telling or mere entertainment, can make all the difference in the effectiveness of your series sermons. It Release date(s) << Journey. Thus, he must make a very difficult decisionto head back home with them, or remain King of Joke-a-lot ("Here I'm a King") and no longer live with his fellow Care Bears. Distributed by After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. I am reluctant to admit this, but when Funshine sings about going home and questions about whether or not he is making the right choice, I cried. Uber-girly Strawberry and pals team up in mild adventure. 0:15. I am a thirteen year old girl. Stored in a vault within the voice-activated Royal Treasury, the sceptre holds the Royal Jewels of Joke-a-lot, which Funnybone says are "the source of the magic power behind all the fun" there; only the king is granted access. [3] In January 2005, Journey to Joke-a-lot was a nominee in the "Animated DVD Premiere Movie" category at the fifth annual DVD Exclusive Awards. 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. 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. Production company(s) Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. >> 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. "[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. Among them: Friendship takes work, there's a time and a place for jokes and seriousness, and every problem can be sorted out by talking it through. If I stay here I become a King, and If I go back it's the same old thing"- Funshine Bear. As a result, the Bears force him to make up with Funshine by apologizing. The script is a very uneven mix of weakly-done silly and sweet moments, Funshine's coronation speech is one of the, perhaps even the, worst single scenes of anything to do with Care Bears. 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The story is structurally thin, some scenes such as most of the songs and the middle are little more than lazy filler and the messages are handled in a very heavy-handed way. $H0h7\>1,K?6qo/xjs|j]7/{wjq~/"u>vvWq[( &Q3 a96{=6|~ When the Care Bears come to the rat, he reveals his real name and homeland Basil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, whose inhabitants have lived through a "serious" modus operandi. 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. Music And I'm sure that the new movie coming to the theater will be just as bad. 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. 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. Can you list the top facts and stats about Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot? The babies & cousins were absent, as were any humans. In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. Thus, he must make a very difficult decisionto head back home with them, or remain King of Joke-a-lot ("Here I'm a King") and no longer live with his fellow Care Bears. During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears, and their first in over 15 years. Unknown After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. Metacritic Reviews, I enjoyed the original 2d movies for their charm & imagination. Fine enough for very VERY young children, but these are not the lovable little bears we knew and loved. Care A Lot Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Read the transcript Trailer transcripts Credits Home media Soundtrack Production Trivia Gallery. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) is deze week niet op In 1987, the Care Bear characters appeared in, "Licensed kids music in tune with the times", The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Care_Bears:_Journey_to_Joke-a-lot&oldid=1139437123, Universal Pictures direct-to-video animated films, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 03:43. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. "[2] But 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." User Ratings But when the other Care Bears come looking for Funshine to remind him what caring and friendship are all about, Funshine will have to decide what's more important: having a good time or being a good friend. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot Why not? WebPolitics and War is created in English, but we offer a translation option to translate the game into your preferred language. 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