Blue's Clues: Blue's Big Musical

***Yes, Blue's Big Musical Adventure is a movie about a CGI dog of an unnatural hue aimed at the Juicebox set.***

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about Steve Burns. WHAT A GUY. It doesn't seem like there'd be much at all to singing a bunch of cheerful, encouraging songs to toddlers, and waiting for them to yell out answers when you find a "clue." But, as the sole human of the house, Burns does all his work in front of a bluescreen (no pun intended.) Must get pretty lonely, don't you think? If not for the neon fur and disproportionate features of Blue, I'd believe Steve was really talking to his cuddly costar - the man's that fantastic.

When I was little, I had this movie on VHS. I was a huge "Blue's Clues" fan and the series was where I learned some basic knowledge. Knowing that I loved the show, my mom used to buy me toy Handy Dandy Notebooks, but my dog kept chewing on them. I loved the songs and the subject matter of the story; learning to not give up, know what you want to be when you grow up, and how to make up a song. I like Steve (he was always really cool), Blue, and the Amazing Periwinkle (he was cool too). This movie is where I first knew the name and voice of blues singer Ray Charles, who voiced the talking G-clef. I'm 22 years old now, and I still remember watching this amazing movie from when I was little. I just wish watch it again.

I recently re-watched Blue's Big Musical Movie, a childhood classic that still holds up today. The music is infectiously catchy, and incorporating different musical styles is truly impressive. Although the plot is simple and predictable, it's still engaging and enjoyable. The guest appearances by famous musicians are a nice treat, and it's great to see them interact with the show's beloved characters. Overall, I'd give this Blue's Clues film a solid 7 out of 10. It's a must-watch for anyone who grew up with the Blue's Clues franchise, and even newcomers will appreciate the high-quality songs and animation.

Ok, I'm 21, and my girlfriend just bought me this movie on DVD, and I loved it. The movie is made for preschoolers, sure, but I don't see how anyone cannot just fall in love with adorable little Blue. She's the cutest little pup around, and Steve is pretty cool himself. The entire gang is here for this adventure, Blue, Steve, Salt and Pepper Shaker, Paprika, Magenta, Green, Side Table Drawer, Tickety Tock, Slippery Soap...almost all of them have major roles in this movie, and they all add their own little nuances. The music is really cool, with Ray Charles doing a bit when Blue scadoos into sheet music, and Steve learns how to make music. The persuasions, a group I've never heard of till now do music in the same scene as the notes on the sheet music. The whole idea of the movie is that the gang is going to have a music show in the backyard. They make costumes, snacks, build the stage, and everything else. It's fun to watch over and over, and when you learn all the music, it's kinda nifty to sing along. Just like the series, the movie incorporates learning into the story, each scene getting a bit more challenging than the last. If you're a Blue fan, you have to get this movie, and if you think you might like it, do the same, it's a great movie that is well written and thoroughly enjoyable.

This is an excellent teaching aid for pre-school children. We have a 3 year old and this is one of the films that she will get herself out of of the case and watch herself. It has a number of skills it teaches as well as musical melodies. She really likes this and everything that The Blues Clues Production puts out. Excellent film, if you want your children to grow and learn and be ahead of the crowd of pre-school children. Another plus...it dosen't push a particular value system on your children. It is straight foward. I personally find that refreshing, compared to all of the politically correct children's programming out there. I reccomend this film for your child.