Fresh and Exciting

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Blistering performances.

"Rupert and the Frog Song" is a 14-minute animated movie from over 30 years ago. The writer and director is Emmy nominee Jeff Dunbar, but the most known names here are obviously Beatle Paul and Linda McCartney. And maybe you have to be a Beatles fan in order to appreciate this one as I am not and I did not. I think the animation is not great for the 1980s, neither is the story and I have heard better music in Disney films from 40 years earlier. The voice acting is okay I guess, but this cannot make up for all the negative factors. I also don't see how this film delivers on a dramatic or emotional note. Not at all. As a whole, I am glad this was such a short film as I found nothing about it memorable. Not recommended.

I like Rupert the Bear, he isn't my favourite animated character but he is very likable and charming like his adventures. Rupert and the Frog Song was a big childhood favourite, and I am not afraid to admit I have a big spot for it now. The animation is very colourful and beautiful, and I also loved that in some parts of the cartoon it was dark and mysterious as well. The music is wonderful too, not just the incidental music which is full of charm, atmosphere and magic but also the song We All Stand Together, which is very spirit-raising and by far my favourite asset of Rupert and the Frog Song. The story is memorable and brimmed with likability and charm, the writing is funny and sharp, the pace is just right and the characters- not just Rupert but the cute frogs- are engaging. The voice acting is also spot-on, so overall, this childhood favourite is still a winner. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Being a massive Rupert fan as a child, I just fell in love with this short film as soon as I saw it with my now grown up children, and I still own a copy of it myself. Next stop is the DVD version.I wish they'd bring Rupert back. We need his innocence and his love of adventure for our future generations. He'll never go out of fashion, and I think Paul & Co's voices were perfect.The fact that Paul McCartney took time out from being a Rock God to compose this stunning piece of movie and music is truly commendable. I wish he'd do some more. The song/movie is still hot, judging by ebay etc, so it would definitely make money, in my honest opinion.But just knowing that there are children, and adults out there waiting to watch and listen to his mini masterpieces, I'm sure, would thrill Paul, and Linda, God rest her soul.

This animation film is so well done! My kids are now in their 20's but still insist that this was one of their favorites when they were young. It's content is clean and adorable. If you have kids it's a must for the DVD collection. And even if your an adult you will probably like it. It would make a great de-stress movie for someone who has work burnout etc. It definitely shows that Paul McCartney & his wife have talent in this area. A good addition to your collection of kid boredom busters, along with your Richard Scarry books and your Fraggle Rock movies, which my boys also adored. McCartney's can be proud of themselves on this one!