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RISE OF THE GUARDIANS + Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Edition Giveaway

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Wow!  I’m not sure how long it had been since I last saw a digitally animated film, but I was completely enchanted right from the start of RISE OF THE GUARDIANS. The animation was exquisite and the story was endearing.

Rise of the Guardians Blu-ray DVD

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (from the creators of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON) brings together the beloved imagined characters from childhood – Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman and Jack Frost in an effort to protect children’s hopes and dreams from the evil Pitch Black, who is trying to spread fear throughout the world.

Having not read the book series on which the movie is based, I was initially shocked at the inclusion of Jack Frost in the Avengers-like team. However, I was quickly won over with his mischievous, playful style of creating winter fun for children, and with his quest to figure out why he was chosen to be a guardian.

Jack Frost - Rise of the Guardians - Dreamworks

I was completely charmed with the magical setting and impish and and adorable cast of background creatures. The North Pole elves were bumbly, goofy and delightfully inept, and the baby tooth fairies were beyond precious.

Rise of the Guardians elves - DreamWorks Animation

I thought the overall voice talent was excellent, my only criticism being that Jack’s voice was far too adult-sounding for his boyish appearance.

A couple of mildly scary scenes involving Pitch are probably what makes it a PG rather than a G-rated film, but I think the whole family will enjoy it.

Before watching the movie, the most I expected from it was to be able to put it on the “meh” list, so I’m still a little bit shocked at how much I liked it. Actually, I’m totally shocked. I wish my kids were still little, because this would be the perfect movie to put into their Easter baskets. (The fact it comes bundled with 2 hopping eggs doesn’t hurt either.)

Rise of the Guardians Blu-ray DVD Digital hopping eggs bundle

Thumbs up from me!

Buy It! RISE OF THE GUARDIANS will be released to home video on March 12, 2013. Pre-order your copy at Amazon.

 

GIVEAWAY!

One lucky reader will win the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy edition of RISE OF THE GUARDIANS bundled with two hopping Easter eggs.

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RULES: Giveaway ends 11:59 pm ET, March 25, 2013. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia, Eighteen (18) years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. One lucky winner will be chosen using random.org. One entry per household and IP address. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Cheating will not be tolerated, and entries will be verified for accuracy. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Entering this giveaway means you are in agreement with this blog’s Terms of Use policy.

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

Comments

  75. Niccole West says

    This one is tough! My son loved Cars forever and I always had love for Finding Nemo. Gnomeo & Juliet was awesome too though! Gosh I don’t know! I can’t make up my mind! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  89. Sylvia says

    My fave to date is still the Emperor’s New Groove… however, there are a ton of second placers. The animated movies now a days are just as fun for the adults as the children.

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  93. amber williams says

    We love wreck it ralph…..we really liked coraline too but I dunno if it fits into that category

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  100. HollyP says

    We loved ROTG!!! My girls have seen it twice in the theater. My 4 year old thinks it is one of the best movies ever!

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  111. Allison Downes says

    Probably this movie now , we watched it last night and loved it! I would love to own it

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. Julie Thompson says

    Whatever movie I am enjoying with my kids and nieces and nephews or with just my friends or my fiance thank you for the giveaway

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  142. Krystal M says

    They are coming out with so many, it is really hard to decide! Brave was awesome, and Wreck It Ralph was really cool.

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  146. Sondra says

    I would have to pick Brave for being such a great film with a strong female character and that touches on a topic all parents can relate to.

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  151. Steve says

    I thought this movie was WAS under rated.. It was a profound spiritual message about finding our authentic selves, and a real inventive twist on the holidays. I can’t wait to see it again!

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  175. Sue Hull says

    I love Monster’s Inc and Up. These are so much better than cartoons. Thank you for the awesome giveaway! 🙂

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  194. Andrea Williams says

    We really enjoyed How to Train Your Dragon so we’re hoping this movie is just as entertaining.

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  198. Melody says

    Despicable Me was my favorite one. Totally did not expect to like that one at first, but it won me over!

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  223. Joseph Stowell says

    There are now so many and they are getting better and better. I think the one that comes to mind right now is WALL-E.

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  237. Skylar Smith says

    I’m not sure you can have one favorite animated movie. There are soooo many greats out there, from all the Pixar flicks, to the more adult humored ones like Bee Movie and Hoodwinked. Too many to choose from!!

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