That's just Plumm sweet!

Do you remember back when we were kids when you could sit down and watch a movie together as a family and you didn't have to call your friend's parents to be sure their kids could watch this material? Back in the days of Old Yeller.
What happened to a good old fashioned family-friendly movie? Even Disney has questionable things in their cartoons targeted at children under 10!



Well, I am tired of it. A movie can be good without the swearing and nudity and sexual innuendos. A good way to show Hollywood that good, clean family films are wanted and needed is to support one when it comes out.



I was lucky enough to be able to get a preview copy of A Plumm Summer to review with some friends. This is a true family friendly movie and it is based on a true story.
I got together with a group of 4 other women to preview A Plumm Summer and let you know what we think of it.

We were all thrilled to see Henry Winkler starring in the flick. He did a great job portraying a kiddy show host who is head over heels for his marionette, Froggy Doo.
Rocky Plumm (probably named Rocky because his dad was a boxer), played by Owen Pearce, is a 5 year old boy who is a big, big fan of Froggy Doo. His brother Elliot, played by Chris J. Kelly, is made to bring Rocky to see a local show put on with Froggy Doo. But the show is cancelled when Froggy Doo is Marionette-napped!
Oh the anguished kids! It would be like Barney disappearing! (Yes, us moms would love that!) The story is about Elliot and his quest to find Froggy Doo and gain his dad's affections. His dad is a washed up, drunken boxer.

I just have to say that all 5 of us women were just in love with little Rocky! Owen Pearce is a super cute little boy and melted all of our hearts from the start. The entire movie is worth seeing just to watch him!
We all loved the relationships the bloomed, and the restoration of others.
We did not all like the name calling between the brothers, which was excessive, though clean. But it was pretty realistic of siblings. However, in the end they really showed how much they really love each other, and it was sweet.




My mom and Sarah cried a bit, and Jody cried through the whole second half, but she is pregnant, so it goes with the territory. Jeannie and I didn't cry, but were certainly touched. We all liked it and would watch it with our kids. Sarah would keep her 2 year old from watching it because of the name calling because he picks up EVERYTHING right now.


We all recommend A Plumm Summer.


What can YOU do to support this film? Well, I'm glad you asked! A Plumm Summer is starting out in select theaters in four states this weekend, and you can go and support them to show Hollywood that this is what we want to see more of. Check out the trailer at their website. If you live in California, Alabama, Montana, or Minnesota you can go see A Plumm Summer in theaters starting April 25th. The theaters are listed on the website.
I promise you will get some giggles, fall in love with a little boy, have your heart touched, and enjoy your evening with your family.

MINNESOTA THEATERS

Oakdale:
Oakdale 101188 Helmo Avenue North Oakdale, MN 55128

Lakeville:
Lakeville 18Country Road 70 & 35W Lakeville, MN 55044

Eagan:
Eagan 16 2055 Cliff Road Eagan, MN 55122

Eden Prairie:
AMC Eden Prairie 184000 Flying Cloud Drive Ste 2400 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Coon Rapids:
Showplace 1610051 Woodcrest Drive Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Inver Grove Heights:
Showplace 165567 Bishop Avenue Inver Grove Hts., MN 55076