Barbie Of Swan Lake Movie Views

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Barbie of Swan Lake is the third direct-to video computer-animated feature starring a CGI Barbie, following Barbie in the Nutcracker and Barbie as Rapunzel. In this loose adaptation of the Tchaikovsky ballet, Barbie appears as Odette, a young girl who follows a unicorn into a forest. Kelsey Grammer voices the evil wizard Rothbart, the London Symphony Orchestra provides the music and the New York City Ballet is responsible for the choreography. Recommended for kids ages three to eight. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Like the first two feature films (Barbie in the Nutcracker and Barbie as Rapunzel), the CGI animation is well done, the story is modernized and politically correct, and the movie has something to teach children. In the case of Barbie of Swan Lake, children are introduced to the beauty and grace of both classical music and ballet. In our review of Barbie as Rapunzel, we cautioned that some of the scenes of good vs. evil may have been overwhelming for younger and more sensitive viewers. However, less focus on these types of struggles in Barbie of Swan Lake makes it pleasant fare for children approximately 4 years and up. This film is truly enchanting!

Barbie fans can look forward to another CGI-animated direct-to-video Barbie movie, Barbie As The Princess and the Pauper. This time around it's a musical, featuring seven original songs. Like Barbie of Swan Lake and Barbie as Rapunzel, the graphics are rich and the story is a modern re-telling of a classic tale. The DVD and video are due on September 28th.