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The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Theatrical Release: October 7, 2008
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Sam Moran, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, Murray Cook (II)
For generations children have delighted in nursery rhymes and now for the first time The Wiggles perform some of their favorite nursery rhymes to delight a new generation in Pop Go The Wiggles. The Wiggles' professional experience as early childhood educators has taught them that children learn best through play.?Pop Go The Wiggles includes 31 of the most beloved and classic nursery rhymes set to music.Running Time: 57 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 883929004102 Manufacturer No: 1000035986
User Submitted The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles Reviews
August 1, 2008
The Wiggles: Pop Go the Wiggles
We purchased this because it seemed to be the "latest" release of the Wiggles. It is all nursery rhymes, which is cute, but tends to be less energetic than "Wiggly Dancing" or some of the other popular DVDs/CDs. I enjoyed hearing nursery rhymes that I hadn't heard since I was a child. My daughter's interest wasn't held as well as some of the other DVDs since it was less interactive. The characters looked more like they were posing/acting out pages in a nursery rhyme book than performing or dancing. The dancing just wasn't as energetic as DVDs in the past.
July 28, 2008
Not as jazzy and upbeat as before
We love the Wiggles--me, my 3 year old son, and my 12 month old son too. Both my sons groove and dance to the Wiggles every time I put their music on. This video, however, was disappointing. It is a collection of nursery rhymes, which I knew before I bought the video, but I expected the songs to be Wiggle-ified, meaning, I thought these classic songs would be jazzed up and choreographed in their unique Wiggly way. However, these songs put us to sleep! Most are so slow! I don't know why they chose to slow down the tempo so much. My kids sit through the video but their eyes glaze over. I get bored too. There are lots of interesting costume changes, but costumes aren't what my kids care for. They like the upbeat get-up-and-dance music with simple, understandable themes and easy motions they can follow. This video does not provide that.
The only times my 3 year old grins and laughs is when Captain Feathersword pops out of the jack-in-the-box.
And I agree with a previous poster that Sam's voice is more musical theater. A great voice but not very Wiggly...I think his almost operatic voice was less approachable for my kids and harder for them to connect with. This video made us miss Greg!
Aside from the music, the video is well made. And I was glad to see that the other 3 Wiggles still have their energy and enthusiasm.
Update 8/5: We just went to the Pop Goes the Wiggles Live concert and it was FANTASTIC. If anyone is reading reviews here because they are anticipating going to the concert, then you should know that although this video isn't that upbeat and danceable, the concert IS. My 3 year old son wore himself out jumping up and down and dancing like crazy. Sam has an awesome voice and I was able to appreciate it more live than on video. I was very impressed with him and the whole concert. Sam is now my son's favorite Wiggle!
July 21, 2008
Charming and Delightful
I will unashamedly say I love this DVD. My son is just now at the age where he really enjoys singing, and the fact that he can watch the Wiggles performing fun and gently catchy versions of the songs he's learning at daycare have made this his new favorite as well. He loves trying out the actions and singing along with the characters on the TV, and it's a joy to watch him enjoying himself so much.
I've read a complaint about the greenscreen backgrounds, but I don't have a problem with them, and neither does my son, which is far more important. The one sad thing is that Greg is not longer part of the Wiggles, but I have to say that Sam was an excellent choice to take his place. Sam's voice is lovely, and he's just as sweet and lively as the other, original Wiggles. And even better is that Dorothy, Wags, Henry and (my favorite) Captain Feathersword are there as well, all taking part in the action. The costumes are great, and it was a treat seeing all the Wiggles performing on instruments.
This DVD is, in short, a fantastic way to help your child learn the canon rhymes and songs of childhood. I can't recommend it highly enough.
July 14, 2008
My kids love this video
It's nice to see Sam in a video now (my son has been waiting for some videos with Sam in them!). These nursery rhymes are catchy songs I must say...maybe a little too catchy (we hear them all day after watching it once!), but my boys love it.
June 20, 2008
My Favorite...and my son's
Bought the CD. Bought the DVD. It's on in the car and at home on TV (respectively). My son is entertained...now if only I didn't have to listen to it 5 times a day, I'd actually say this is my favorite out of all the Greg/Sam Wiggles....now we just have to see them perform this live to complete the delivery of this title.
May 10, 2008
Great for younger Wiggles fans
My daughter is 14 months and likes the music of the Wiggles more than the skits. Pop Goes the Wiggles was a bigger hit than Getting Strong. Everyone gets to sing and it's nice. Yes, Sam is different than Greg but he's still likeable. I think I liked him better as Dapper Dave, but what are you going to do? I also liked the selection of nursery rhymes that they had. There were a bunch of songs that I remembered from childhood. I do hope that the Wiggles will come out with some new DVDs and CDs with new songs that are easy to dance to as my daughter gets older.
May 3, 2008
A lot different
My toddler son is a big Wiggles fan, as am I. I was so sad to see Greg leave but determined to give the new guy (Sam) a chance. Greg was such a presence and has such a pleasant, gentle-seeming way about him, combined with that amazing voice, I figured it must be a really tough role to fill for Sam. Sat down and watched this video through. Well, I did anyhow. My 2 year old was bored and gone from the tv after about 10 minutes.
This video is a LOT different than earlier ones. It's a lot slower overall and has almost a sleepy feel to it in parts. My son likes the songs that have dances he can learn and do the motions to (like Hot Potato, Rock-a-bye your bear, Can you point your fingers and do the twist, etc). There aren't any of those on this. I realize it's nursery rhymes etc and not their own stuff, but still, there is nothing to draw him in and involve him.
Sam has a good voice - but if you're a big fan of Greg's voice, you'll find it a whole lot different. Greg's voice is smooth as silk, low, relaxing (almost hypnotic sometimes - wish he'd do a lullaby cd!), while Sam's is more a tenor and very musical theater sounding. Sam seemed to me to be ill-at-ease and not at all comfortable with being silly and goofy - his attempts at it seemed put on and, in places, like he was trying way too hard and coming off like he was overacting. I hope that as he gets used to his role that some chemistry shows between the other 3 guys and him - there didn't seem to be any. Perhaps it's just growing pains and getting used to trying to fill some very big shoes.
Overall, this is not a DVD we'll watch very much at all. However, there is one fantastic thing on it. One of the bonus features is the ability to watch it with an interpreter doing American Sign Language in the bottom right corner. No one in my house is deaf, but I used to teach sign language so after my son was through watching, I wanted to see the interpreter. He is AMAZING - not only signs beautifully (of course!), but is super expressive, has just the right amount of Wiggle-silliness/goofiness, and seems like he's having a great time. He's a real joy to watch! Wish Sam came off a bit more like that - this DVD would've been far better, in my opinion.
Here's hoping that they go back to the catchy tunes and simple repetitive "dances" that the little ones can learn and join in. (But please keep the interpreter - he's great!)
April 29, 2008
a change of pace
A change of pace for the wiggles. Lots more singing from members other than Sam. Kids still love it though.
April 27, 2008
Holds up even after many (many, many) viewings
My 2 1/2-year-old-twins absolutely love this video. They're huge Wiggles fans, but aren't old enough to notice Greg's absence; while I certainly liked Greg very much, I think Sam is a wonderful addition to the group. His voice is smooth, he has a good range, and he is very expressive--the girls love to watch him.
Probably the best thing about this DVD is its variety: there are few skits, and the DVD moves along at a good pace. This holds the girls' attention, and makes it less tiresome when hearing it for the umpteenth time. I also like that all of the Wiggles and Captain Feathersword seem to do a bit more soloing on this DVD--it adds to the fun. Plus it has replenished my repertoire of nursery rhymes: my kids haven't yet tired of "Sing a Song of Sixpence" or "Mairzy Doats," but I was getting a little tired of singing them all the time!
April 9, 2008
Where's Greg?!
My daughter LOVES the Wiggles so I think I have pretty much all of their dvds (old ones with Greg). I wanted to get her this one since Greg was replaced by Sam and I didn't want her to be disappointed when she went to their concert and didn't see Greg. She doesn't seem to like this dvd (I think she's gotten too used to Greg). My husband and I prefer Greg over Sam especially with the singing too. Sam seems to be lip synching in some of the songs on the dvd. I guess we just need to get used to the new guy!
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