It seems that family friendly films are hard to come by these days, so when I had a chance to review Against the Wild II Survive the Serengeti I certainly said, “yes!”. Available now on both DVD and Digital HD from Anchor Bay Entertainment it’s the perfect adventure for families!
About Against the Wild II:
For bickering siblings Ryan (John Paul Ruttan of Shelby: A Magical Holiday Tail and Emma (Ella Ballentine of Standoff), it was going to be a fun weekend visit with their dad who is temporarily working in Africa. But when their small plane crash-lands in the Serengeti, they have only each other – along with their fellow passenger, a Malamute named Chinook – to rely on. The rescue teams are searching. Their mom (Jeri Ryan of “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Boston Public”) is panicked. Can brother, sister and one courageous dog now learn how to conquer their fears and trust each other in the most beautiful yet untamed wilderness of all? Ashley Dowds (“Scout’s Safari”) co-stars in this exciting new family adventure from the creator of the original Against the Wild Richard Boddington.
Thoughts about the film from my family:
When I first approached my family about viewing Against the Wild II they were excited about watching something new. I wasn’t sure how it would go over since I have 2 super hero loving boys that have probably seen movies that weren’t considered to family friendly. I was wrong, so wrong. I think we are in a perfect stage right now where my boys love seeing characters that are not only their age, but that they can actually relate to as well. A lot of times in movies kids are portrayed in a way that I would not like my child to behave like them. This movie is different. The children are both smart with a little bit of sass, kind of like my kids. The store is full of adventure without being scary. I don’t want to give the story away, but my sons both pointed out that the kids should have stayed put when they were lost and not wandered. I reminded them that it was a movie and if they did that we wouldn’t have much of a story, but in real-life they should stay put! As parents, my husband and I enjoyed this film for many reasons. First, we didn’t have to worry about something inappropriate happening. This is the type of film that can be shown to a wide range of ages and still have something for everyone. When you are having a mixed age movie this is important. The movie is rated PG for “perilous situations”, which I think is a bit overkill. I would feel safe showing it to most children. Grab it on Amazon or you can try to win a copy here!
The Giveaway:
Be Your Best Mom has 2 copies of Against the Wild II to giveaway on DVD! Giveaway is US only and ends on May 21, 2016. Please wait for the form to load and good luck!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of the film to facilitate a review. All thoughts belong to me and my family.
Mindy DeLisi says
It’s pretty important since I got 3 kids still in the house 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!!
Shirley Wood says
Family friendly movies are really the only one’s I prefer to watch. They are hard to find these days.
Whitney Lett says
Mostly because we watch movies together 90% of the time!
Angela says
This looks like such a fun movie to add to our summer viewing. Anything with animals is a hit at my house.
Star Traci says
This film sounds terrific. I love that it is appropriate for all ages. I can enjoy a film much more if I know that I won’t get any unpleasant surprises.
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Traci
bernie w says
Family Friendly movies are incredibly important to me. I am always looking for a good movie to watch with my niece and nephew. Thanks for the giveaway.
Janet W. says
Family friendly movies are very important to me especially because of my grandsons. I love being able to watch something that is appropriate with them and spending that time with them snuggled up watching together!
Janet W. says
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Claudia Krusch says
This looks like such a great movie! My son loves movies with animals! Thank you for sharing it!
Megan says
Looks like a fun movie, I will have to look for it. Thanks for sharing!
jayedee dewitt says
With two little girls in the house, family friendly films are VERY important to me. It’s hard to find wholesome content that’s not cartoon, so when I hear of something, I snap it right up!
Jackie says
I like family friendly movies because I know we can all sit and enjoy the movie together.
KENNETH OHL says
family friendly movies are very important to me so that we can all enjoy a movie together.
Censie Sawyer says
Looks like a great family movie. I am always looking for movies to watch with the kids.
Kristin Goodson says
Family friendly movies are important because I watch movies with my son all of the time. I try to find movies that we can both watch and enjoy. I don’t want to worry about the content or language in a movie.
cyndi br says
You can enjoy the story line and contents without worrying about how graphic the movie is going to be
Marty Crosson says
They’re very important, since my youngest is still of an age to find many movies “too scary!”
Ronald Oliver says
Family friendly movies are important to us, because we enjoy wholesome family entertainment.
Rose | RoseBakes.com says
With 6 kids at home, we love a good family movie – they’re very important to us!
Karla R. says
They are very important because we bond.
Sarah Hall says
Very important. There is too much violence in the real world so a family friendly movie is great.
bill norris says
Very, its great to have family options for movie time.
Mary Cloud says
They’re very important – we watched a movie the other night we thought was family friendly and it wasn’t at all
Shelley P says
Family friendly movies are very important to me. It gives us a chance to get together and bond, unwind and have fun together.