Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie

Theatrical Release Date: 2002 10 04 (USA)

UPC: 012236134565

Studio: Family Home Ent

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:null

Summary: One of the best-known stories from the Bible gets a new and decidedly playful retelling in this animated comedy, the first feature film from the creators of the popular video series VeggieTales. Archibald Asparagus (voice of Phil Vischer) stars as Jonah, who is chosen by God to help spread his message to the world. Unfortunately, his first stop on his evangelical tour is the city of Nineveh, where the residents while away their days bingeing on cheese snacks and arguing, usually settling a war of words by throwing fish at one another. Circumstances force Jonah to set sail across the ocean, where he's assisted by Khalil (voice of Tim Hodge), a carpet peddler who is half caterpillar and half worm ("but I'm OK with that now"), and "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," who are led by the well-meaning but lethargic Mr. Lunt, Pa Grape (both voiced by Phil Vischer), and Larry the Cucumber (voice of Mike Nawrocki). However, Jonah's mission gets a bit of a setback when a mammoth whale changes his plans. Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki, who provide most of the character voices, also wrote and directed Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie, and also created the original video series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Features: Full screen version
Widescreen version
Spanish dubbed version
5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
2.0 Dolby Stereo
English subtitles
Audio commentaries with Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki, producer Ameake Owens and director of animation Marc Vulcano, and Lary the cucumber and Mr. Lunt
Behind the scenes
Music videos
Khalil's answering machine
Even Fishslappers Need a Second Chance storybook
Animated menus
Extra countertop scenes
Movie script
Progression reel
Score progression reel
Previews
Concept art
Jonah Was a Prophet karaoke
Failed Khalil auditions
Two family fun activities
Digital dailies
Six DVD-ROM games
Trivia
Character bios
Web links
Hidden easter eggs

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 03/04/2003

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 83 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,Spanish

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 -- Main Feature
1. Heading to the Concert [6:34]
2. The Seafood Restaurant [5:16]
3. Out of Money [1:57]
4. A Message From the Lord [3:37]
5. A Message for Nineveh [3:57]
6. Compassion and Mercy [1:23]
7. Jonah's Escape [2:05]
8. Setting Sail [1:56]
9. Jonah Meets Khalil [5:09]
10. Jonah's Dream [1:01]
11. The Storm Hits [4:59]
12. The Outboard Motor [1:49]
13. Jonah Walks the Plank [3:16]
14. Hooked by the Whale [2:02]
15. In the Whale's Belly [2:45]
16. Second Chances [4:01]
17. Journey to Nineveh [3:11]
18. The Sweepstakes Winners [3:47]
19. Slap of No Return [4:05]
20. Jonah's Message [2:48]
21. Jonah Doesn't Get It [5:34]
22. What Did You Learn? [3:12]
23. A Big Musical Number! [3:01]
24. Credits [5:18]
1. Heading to the Concert [6:34]
2. The Seafood Restaurant [5:16]
3. Out of Money [1:57]
4. A Message From the Lord [3:37]
5. A Message for Nineveh [3:56]
6. Compassion and Mercy [1:23]
7. Jonah's Escape [2:05]
8. Setting Sail [1:56]
9. Jonah Meets Khalil [5:09]
10. Jonah's Dream [1:01]
11. The Storm Hits [4:59]
12. The Outboard Motor [1:49]
13. Jonah Walks the Plank [3:17]
14. Hooked by the Whale [2:01]
15. In the Whale's Belly [2:45]
16. Second Chances [4:01]
17. Journey to Nineveh [3:11]
18. The Sweepstakes Winners [3:47]
19. Slap of No Return [4:06]
20. Jonah's Message [2:47]
21. Jonah Doesn't Get It [5:34]
22. What Did You Learn? [3:12]
23. A Big Musical Number! [3:02]
24. Credits [5:17]

Ryan Shriver

Asparagus and tomatoes and cucumbers, oh my! Big Idea Productions and their beloved Veggie Tales animated characters make their first jump to the big screen with enough inspired zaniness to make Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie an unexpected delight. Positing the familiar characters of Archibald Asparagus, Mr. Lunt, Larry the Cucumber, et al. from the popular Christian values-themed video series into this loose adaptation of the Biblical book of Jonah makes for a seamless transition for the series faithful, while also providing a somewhat intriguing introduction for movie-goers less familiar with the VeggieTales canon. Perhaps the most notable and endearing aspect of this film is its lack of overt preachiness -- which is instead replaced with a healthy dose of good-natured humor and creative embellishment, a must since the Book of Jonah is one of the Bible's shortest. Included in the creative embellishment department are a number of loony musical numbers that vary in hilarity -- the best of which can be found at the end of the movie as the credits roll -- and the addition of such plot points as fish-slapping heathens and a self-help addicted caterpillar, two of the most Monty Pythonesque jokes in a film filled with Monty Pythonesque humor. While certainly aimed at younger family members, Jonah is light and witty enough to entertain all members of the family -- which in and of itself is no small achievement. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Dan Philips  Executive Producer 
Ameake Owens  Producer 
Phil Vischer  Director 
Phil Vischer  Executive Producer 
Phil Vischer  Screenwriter 
Mike Nawrocki  Director 
Mike Nawrocki  Composer (Music Score) 
Mike Nawrocki  Screenwriter 
Terry Botwick  Executive Producer 
Kurt Heinecke  Composer (Music Score) 
Phil Vischer  Actor 
Mike Nawrocki  Actor 
Tim Hodge  Actor 
Lisa Vischer  Actor 
Dana Anderson  Actor 
Kristin Blegen  Actor 
Shelby Vischer  Actor 
Jim Poole  Actor 
Ron Smith  Actor 

Country: USA