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Another Jim Henson Classic Coming to DVD...

I am so glad that this great Jim Henson Film is coming to DVD here at the end of the month. I am in the process of wheening out my VHS collection. This DVD will be a welcome addition to my ever expanding DVD collectiom.

I thought that this movie showed a lot of heart and some of it is dated, like the 20 minute Workout that was on the Dodo's TV set! We even get to see Super Grover in this feature outing..

We see Chevey Chase, Dave Thomas, John Candy, and a hose of other star appearances throughout the movie.. I cried when Big Bird was singing in the Sleeze Brother Circus... It also broke down walls that families can be different kinds...

It was great to see Alaina Reed and a few "old School" Sesame Street friends... I hope to see more of the original Films like Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Don't Eat the Pictures, as well as the Party Games one get the DVD treatment in the future... I am so greatful that some of Sesame Street's older material is FINALLY getting the DVD treatment.. It's Been a long time coming!

Umm...where's the widescreen transfer and 5.1 audio?

Hmm...it's very difficult for me to be mad about this DVD. Follow that Bird was one of my favorite childhood films and when I found out it was entering the digital realm, I couldn't wait to own my own copy of it on a shiny never-wears-out disc. The day it came out, I bought it...even though the back of the case said that it was "standard" (full frame) and only had Dolby 2.0 sound. That's the equivalent of seeing it on video. I was very disappointed. Sure, it's a kids' movie...but it's a classic. And yes, "those cotton-pickin' black bars" that come with widescreen movies annoy some unenlighted viewers. But really. At least give us standard on one side and widescreen on another. As an interesting (if baffling) sidenote, to add insult to injury, the only extra on this disc besides scene selection is the theatrical trailer...AND it's in widescreen. What's up with that, Warner Brothers???

As for the sound, Dolby 2.0 is what is on most videocassettes and most TV shows. If you have surround sound on your home theater system, 5.1 or DTS is the only way to go. DVD is capable of so many things, and I used to think the WB was wonderful with their DVDs...but they have really disappointed me with this one (and Willy Wonka for that matter). Come ON! Widescreen TVs will be in everyone's living rooms within the next few years...why not start preparing for it now? I mean, even ER on TV is in widescreen!

The movie gets 5 stars...the DVD is pointless...averaging out to a 3.

FTB will rule you

Ok, I am an 18 year old male who knows what I like. I like all sorts of things. Including hardcore bloody videogames, horror movies, cars, and Seseme Street Presents Follow That Bird. See, even though I am really into guy things, I am kind of soft in heart. I like disney movies too. But doesn't anybody? The point I am trying to make here is, well, Follow that Bird can be enjoyed even by adults. It is funny, sad, and just plain fun to watch.
I first saw this movie in my childhood when it was normal for a kid like me to watch Seseme Street and Mister Rogers and all that cool stuff. And when I saw Follow that Bird on TV while flipping the channels, I instantly loved it. How can you not love Big Bird walking around the united states while his friends come to his aide? I mean, there is so many wacky things put in this movie its just great.
But, now, after all these years, I found this movie in [local store]. I shrieked like a school girl in London because I previously contacted Warner Brothers and Seseme Street online to ask if a re-release was possible, and they made it apparent that the answer was no. But months later here it is. And its coming on DVD too. You can be sure this 18 year old is getting the DVD version when its out.

The Sesame Street Gang is back!!!

When I was about nine or ten, I was flipping through channels and came upon this film. It drew me instantly the minute I saw Ernie, Oscar and everyone. Now let me tell you that you're all in for a big treat. It's a fun filled adventure with all of your favorites from Sesame Street. Name anyone you love from the show and they're in it. It's funny, witty and children will love it. It's touching and heartfelt, not sappy. The songs weren't great or memorable but then again it's a children film and they will enjoy it no matter what. This is great for the whole family to watch. I was so surprised that this film wasn't under limited availability! Now I can buy it for a good price and introduce this film to my little sister who is five. So if you're thinking of buying this film for your kids or yourself, I absolutely recommend it. Enjoy!!

turkey and the dodo

this is the best movie from my childhood. you got great music (the main reason why I got into country) and a great plot. the parts with oscar at the resterant was great. I only wish I could find this video in my 100's of movies so my children could watch it too.

I STILL LOVE THE MUPPETS!

I have been a fan of the muppets for as long as I can remember. FOLLOW THAT BIRD is a wonderful film!

Smiley, Placido Flamingo; these were my friends while I was growing up.

FOLLOW THAT BIRD just re-enforces these precious memories and feelings of joy. And Knowing that Bob, Maria, Louise, Gordon and all the other inhabitents of SESAME STREET are still going strong today ... it makes watching the film even better. For these guys still exist in television ... they have taught half a dozen generations ... that's a great feeling ... that it's still a "Sunny day sweeping the clouds away."

My only gripes? The DVD. No extras and no widescreen. However, I will buy FOLLOW THAT BIRD on DVD because all my other muppet films are in this format.

ANOTHER GREAT HENSON CREATION

This is another Awesome Movie that was done by the Great Jim Henson who also brought us the great creations like the Muppet's, The Dark Crystal. They don't make movie's like this anymore. It definately makes you think about how much we have that we just sometimes don't know about.

Sesame Street Presents:Follow That Bird

I remember seeing this movie on video when I was just about four or five years old. I still think about and I'm 12 years old. I remember that there was some drama, but this is comedy and family when I should be comedy,family,drama. The sadess parts of the movie is 1.Big Bird is not in Sesame Street and he really misses them. 2.Big Bird is panted blue and is taken away to a circuis. and (spoiler) My favorite song that was in it was "One Little Star" it will put tears in your eyes. The person I really hate in the flim is Miss Fintch because she wants to take Big Bird away to his family. This movie is an example of "The Muppets Take Manhattan" because they both have sad parts,sad music,and should have been a comedy,family,and drama.

Thank you Jim Henson.

The search for Big Bird

Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird is a spin-off of the show that still plays on WTTW. I guess that stands for your window to the world. No, can't be right. Whatever it stands for. As the movie opens, there is a meeting of a grouped called "The Feathered Friends" which they all are birds. And the case is Big Bird (Carroll Spinney), who the chairbird thinks he is a stray bird living on Sesame Street.

A memember named Miss Finch (Sally Kellerman) decides that Big Bird should leave with his "own kind". Which is birds. She visits him on Sesame Street and talks him into moving out of Sesame Street and move to Oceanview, Illinois. And leave with a family called the dodos.

A couple of Big Bird friends listen in the conversation that Big Bird and Miss Finch are having. And giving word to other people leaving on Sesame Street. Like a man named Bob (Bob McGrath), Gordon (Roscoe Orman). There is aslo an fix-it couple named Luis and Maria (Emilio Delgado & Sonia Manzano). Big Bird hires his friend named Snuffy to watch his nest while his is gone.

And word spends to a monster named Gover, Count who loves to count. Once in Oceanview Big Bird meets the dodos and says, "I'm Big Bird." And Daddy Dodo says, "No your not your Big Dodo." Big Dodo. I thought his name is Big Bird, not Big Dodo. They live in a somewhat bird house. Big Bird sends Maria a letter because before he left he promised to write. And she reads to other friends on Sesame Street.

Snuffy hears the letter and decides to send Big Bird a postcard asking him if it's okay to come and visit because Big Bird promised him that he can come and visit.

So I'm 23 Years Old, I Like This Movie and I Don't Care!

I saw this movie for the first time when I was about 8 years old, and even though I thought I had outgrown Sesame Street by that time, I was absolutely wrong.

The story line for this movie is pretty simple: Big Bird feeling as though he has nobody (meaning other birds) to really talk to on Sesame Street decides to move out and live with a bird family called the "Dodos". However, once settled in with the Dodos, Big Bird decides that they are even too "brainless" for him. In the middle of the night, Big Bird sneaks out of the Dodos home and begins a kind of "lost" roadtrip. While Big Bird is out on the road, the rest of the Sesame Street gang, having received a rather sad home sick letter from Big Bird, set out on their own to try to find and bring back home their beloved friend. Eventually, the rest of the gang do find Big Bird being held captive by a couple of greedy exhibitionists. Of course, in the end they manage to free our giant feathered friend, the bad guys are caught, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Even though not as good as the Muppet series of films (the first 3 Muppet films anyway), "Follow That Bird" truly is a magical film for all ages, and can be enjoyed by anyone who has an imagination and wants to relive some of their childhood memories. Seeing as how I am one of those people, I'm sure that I will be purchasing my copy of this video sometime in the near future.

Thank you, Jim Henson.

How could you not love a movie from Sesame Street?

I saw this when I was little, and I loved it! Being a general fan of all of Jim Henson's Muppets, there was no way that I couldn't completely adore this delightful story about Big Bird's spectacular journey to and away from his "adopted family" and how sorely he is missed in the Sesame Street neighborhood.

sesame street presents follow that bird

it was a wonderful movie. my kids love it!

Follow that Bird

This movie is in my top five list. Even though I am nineteen years old, I still love it a lot. It is great for kids, but adults will DEFINITELY enjoy it also. You will laugh (when oscar takes maria to the "don't drop inn", and cry (when big bird is painted blue in the circus) and sing to all the songs. IT'S AWESOME!

WONDERFUL MOVIE

I am so pleased to find this movie. My children watched this movie and now I'm buying it for my grandson. A wonderful movie for the whole family.

WONDERFUL movie!

I have to agree with the other two reviews--as a married woman, I still love this movie. The songs are great, and the story is heartwarming--basically, it's about a bird adoption agent (Miss Finch) who thinks that Big Bird shouldn't be on Sesame Street because he doesn't have a bird family--she says he should be with his "own kind". She convinces him that being with only birds is best, and they ship him off to Illinois. When he becomes unhappy, he leaves, and both Miss Finch and the Sesame Street crew (along with two slimy brothers who want to catch Big Bird for profit at their amusement park) decide to "Follow that bird!" In the end, Miss Finch decides that you don't need to be with your "own kind" to be happy--that diversity is a good thing, and we can all live together and love one another! If you're a parent, your children will love this. (You will, too). Even now, I like to pop in the movie and watch it with my husband. It's a timeless movie, and I wish every house had a copy of this movie in their possession.

Awesome, wonderful, beautiful!

When I was a child, my parents rented this movie for my brother and I. We ended up loving it so much that my parents bought it for our Beta player (remember those?). Even today, as a married woman, I love this movie. The theme still rings true today--you don't need to be with your "own kind" to be loved and accepted. If you're a parent and considering buying this movie, please do--you won't be disappointed. The songs are catchy (I promise you, you'll be singing them in the shower), the puppets are funny, and the actors are wonderful. Buy this movie today. :)

Follow that Bird a great one

Follow that Bird is perhaps the best movie for young children. It's great for adults too. I'm 18 and still enjoy it. The Grouch Anthem, "I don't wanna be a man", Bluebird of Happiness all are heartwarming and funny. A great pick.

a wonderful movie

This is a great movie, for everyone, not just kids. I'm fifteen years old and I still love it! There are lines across the tape I've watched it so many times. Whenever I'm depressed I pop Follow that Bird into the vcr and sing along to "there ain't no mountain you can't climb" Even the credits are amusing with Count von Count in the corner counting names. BUY THIS MOVIE you will love it!

An muppets family hit from the 80's lives on today!

This film in which Big Bird gets lost after running away from his "new" family is simply superb. From Oceanview, Illinois to a turkey truck driver (Waylon Jennings) to two kids on a farm (Alyson Court and Benjamin Barrett, the former now the star of the "Big Comfy Couch"), to being tricked into boredom, not stardom, by two fair owners who want to make themselves known in the evilest of ways (Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty), to Gordon (Roscoe Orman) saving the day, with more all-star personalities along the way, this film contains non-stop family fun from beginning to end. Now re-released by Warner Brothers, it's a sure bet that you and your family will enjoy this classic.

Almost matches one of the quotes from the Carmen cartoon.

In the three parts (the song "One Little Star," the lady named Maria, and Big Bird with blue dye), you'd almost think of the blue moon with patches that Galileo called "Maria." In Follow that Bird, there was no letter that said I"LL BE TAKIN' A TRIP AND I'LL Be BLUE love Maria. In Carmen Sandiego, Carmen gave Ivy and Zack an orange to wipe the blue structure on the letter to turn the background red and keep the words blue. I do not like the graphics of this movie. They are poor as if they were thrown within 10 seconds. I'd prefer to talk about Maria the moon.