Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (Two-Disc Blu-ray/ DVD Combo)

The general rule is that sequels are never better than the first, but Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure not only breaks that rule, it shatters it. The first Tinker Bell film, a spin-off of Disney's version of Peter Pan from 1953, came out last year and basically served the purpose of introducing us to Pixie Hollow, it's inhabitants, and everyone's favorite feisty pixie. It was fun and entertaining, but lacked in interesting story. The second installment in the series doesn't waste time with character development and flies right into the good stuff.Every eight years, fairies in Pixie Hollow use a precious moon stone and the light of the harvest moon to replenish their supply of Pixie Dust for the next eight years. This year, Tinker Bell has been given the important task of making a scepter to fit the one and only moon stone. But when it gets destroyed, she must set out on a quest to find a magic mirror that will grant her one wish (so that she can wish for another moon stone). The problem is that the mirror is hidden with a lost treasure, the treasure is North of Never Land, and Tinker Bell might not have enough Pixie Dust to get her their. With faith, trust, a little bit of pixie dust, and help from her friend Terrance and Blaze, an adorable firefly sure to win your heart, Tinker Bell is on a race against the clock to find the treasure and get back to Pixie Hollow before the harvest moon, or all will be lost.For a direct to video film, not only does the story exceed expectations, but so does the animation. While it's not on par with theatrical releases from Disney or Pixar, it is sure to blow you away when you compare it to other animated films that were made to bypass movie theaters. One scene in particular will astound you on Blu-Ray, in which a fairy storyteller uses pixie dust to tell the tale of the lost treasure. The black levels are marvelous and the imagery is breathtaking.In terms of bonus features, Disney has provided a nice assortment that should appeal to a wide range of viewers. For the littler ones, there is "Magical Guide to Pixie Hollow: Fall," which is a continuation of a feature from the first film's Blu-Ray. The "Guide" uses art from the popular book series and is hosted by Tink and Terrance, who take you around some of the areas shown in the film, and some that only exist in the book. For all ages, but mostly adults with an interest in gardening and Disney Parks, there is "Pixie Hollow Comes to Walt Disney World" about the exhibit that was done for Epcot's 2009 Flower & Garden Festival. For film fans, there are eight deleted scenes in storyboard form, with introductions by the director and writer. For Disney Channel fans, there is a music video for "Gift of a Friend" by tween-sensation Demi Lovato. But the best bonus feature on the disc is called "Scenes You Never Saw," which is an intentional blooper reel, similar to the ones Pixar did for "A Bug's Life," "Toy Story 2," and "Monster's Inc." The blooper reel is fun for all ages and the best part is that it features some of the characters that weren't afforded much screen time in this film (Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn, Iridessa, and Vidia).If you're a Disney fan, an animation fan, or a Tinker Bell fan, then you are sure to enjoy Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. Kids are sure to want to watch it over and over, which is why Disney has included a DVD of the film so they can watch it on any TV in your house, not just the one(s) with a Blu-Ray player. But chances are that parents will find themselves wrapped up in the story and enjoying it right along with them.A preview is included for the third film, "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue," which comes to Blu-Ray in Fall 2010. It will be the third of five planned films, but if the series keeps up the successful momentum it has, I'm sure they will find a way to extend it.

Watching Tinkerbell is the best and so nostalgic now. I feel old, but going back to old times where producers actually think about their audience is so nice. I will never forget Tinkerbell as being a part of my childhood. She's one of the best. She'll always live in my memory forever.

A very nice movie about Tinker Bell and the fairies… I bought it for my granddaughter and we watched together and we both enjoyed it.These movies are lovely.

While the first Tinkerbell movie was to me acceptable, this one was actually enjoyable. Partly this could be because I am now used to thinking of Tinkerbell as not the Tinkerbell from Peter Pan, but a new Tink reinvented to make Disney some more money. However, this time around, I think they did such a good job that I was not annoyed with the makeover! My 6 yr old daughter also thought this movie was "the greatest" (her words). Although she liked the first one, she didn't want to watch it over and over and over. This one, she says, is one she wants to watch again and again, which means it may actually be worth adding to your collection. If you haven't seen the first movie, this movie can stand alone on it's own, which is always nice. Both Tink 1 and this movie have messages (accepting who you are, and accepting responsibility, respectively), but I think this Tink installment did a better job of incorporating the message into the story.Picture & Sound:On Blu-ray, the picture is beautiful; it's one of the movies that makes me just want to stare at my screen! The sound is 5.1 (instead of 7.1 as in some of the newer Blue-rays), and although it's not full of surround effects, it is well done, and most will enjoy the Celtic style music (brought back from the first) that accompanies most of the movie.Extras:The 16 mins of deleted scenes are not exciting for kids unless they are into the technical aspects of how movies are made (they are in storyboard format), but your little & tween girls will probably love the Demi Lovato song/video as mine did.Overall:This is a keeper and definitely worth buying as opposed to renting!

4 year old likes it

All fans of Tinker Bell and her first movie have no reason to worry; "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" is a full-worthy sequel to the first movie. Considering that there's only one year of absence between the movies, the filmmakers have done a good job to make this a complete movie and not only a product for cash-cowing, like it easily could have been.Although I enjoyed last years Tinker Bell adventure, I definitively enjoyed this film more. The previews who were released before the movie came out seemed very promising and the final movie definitively lived up to the expectations. This "sequel" is more dynamic in many ways. It opens with the catchy and inspiring "If You Believe". The plot is more engaging, more suspenseful and it has a few more action sequences than it's predecessor, but this is after all a G-rated family film, so it never crosses the line.The film focus more on the relationship between Tink and Terence this time, which serves the movie well. Tink herself is presented as a versatile character and the fact that she actually talks feels never distracting in neither of the movies.Otherwise, this film has the cuteness-factor like the first flick had, which only makes the experience more enjoyable, but it's also a bit more edgier in terms of the adventurous plot. The animation is even better this time, the characters are still likable and the cute score of Joel McNeely fits the movie well. Besides, there are more humor in the screenplay.So don't hesitate by seeing this movie when it comes to DVD. It is a cute and sweet movie experience and a wonderful movie threat for kids and every Tinker Bell fan.