The Care Bears Movie

The first Care Bears movie! What 1980s or 1990s kid didn't grow up with Care Bears? My brother and I have a collection of stuffed animals, all the movies on VHS, most of the television specials taped the old fashioned way, and most of the songs ready to sing at the drop of a hat. The Care Bears are so great, and they teach such wonderful things.

In the first movie, Mickey Rooney is the owner of an orphanage who narrates the story of magical Care Bears who live up in the clouds and seek out little kids in need of help through emotional situations. The Care Bears always help kids get in touch with their feelings and learn to express healthy emotions. To the Care Bears, everything, even grumpiness, is celebrated. This story centers on two orphaned children, and a magician who succumbs to evil influences, and other little adventures up in Care-a-Lot. Some parts are scary, like most cartoons, so if you're watching it with little ones, you might want to preview it or be prepared to shove popcorn in front of their faces. You'll also hear Carole King's songs "Care-a-Lot" and "Home is in Your Heart", reminding you that the movie was made in the 1980s. When you're done with this one, check out the next Care Bear flick: A New Generation!