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I love this film!! My children do too
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought 'Panda go Panda' because my 8 year old granddaughter fell in love with 'My Neighbour Totoro' and insisted on watching it every time she visited me. I wanted to introduce her to a wider range of Japanese cartoon films so bought several suitable ones, both 'U' and 'PG'. 'Panda' is classified as a 'U' and is very suitable for her 2 year old sister to watch also (although she is fascinated by 'Totoro' too!). I'd already introduced her to Pokamon many years ago and the Manga type DVD's seemed to ring a bell and have become very popular with her and her little sister. 'Panda' is probably more child-like in content but enjoyable never the less. The little girl 'heroine' resembles Mai in Totoro so was an immediate hit and I think that Father Panda has the dimensions of Totoro so the link was doubled. The DVD has two stories in it but with the same characters in both. It is both charming and 'scare' free so suitable for all ages to watch. Basically it's about a little girl who is an orphan. Her 'carer' God Mother leaves reluctantly but is persuaded to go by the little girl, who tells her that she will be fine and can look after herself. She discovers a tiny panda outside her home and takes it in. Shortly after an enormous Father Panda arrives and is equally welcomed by the little girl. The three decide to become related, with Father Panda adopting the little girl who becomes 'Mother' to the little panda. The story takes them on some amazing and beautifully illustrated adventures. The colours and graphics are vivid and very attractive, especially to children, and the story lines are both amusing and exciting. This DVD was an immediate success with both granddaughters and is now in competition with Totoro!Read full review
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