Magic Tree House

This is an interesting adaptation of one of my favorite children's book series. It takes the first quadrilogy (the Mystery of the Tree House arc), but replaces Mummies in the Morning with a loose adaptation of Vacation Under the Volcano, which is unfortunate as Mummies was always one of my favorites. It also includes a really needless B-plot about a classmate of Jack's who has a crush on him and wants him to star opposite her in Romeo and Juliet (totally a play every third grade class puts on).

It also takes several other elements of the series and weaves them in - Peanut from the ... second quadrilogy, Teddy from Tonight on the Titanic, Merlin from much of the later series - which was enjoyable to see. It's not a precise adaptation of the books, but aside from the B-plot, it made perfect sense, and was a really charming throwback to my childhood. I'd like to see it dubbed and released here in the US for the children's movie market, but that'll never happen, given the level of violence in the Pirates Past Noon section (the pirates frequently aim guns at Jack and Annie, and at one point try to shoot them). Still and all, it's a nice throwback for American weebs like me who want to relive their childhoods.

Rate a 6
English Subtitles

Story
Introduction was appreciated but misrepresented. Perhaps, that was the point to learn as the story progressed. But realistically that rather brutal for a simple lesson. Some coins simply scattered in the entire world and perhaps only available in certain time zones all of which needs to be collected before one returns. That is tough, now include the person undertaking the task can't do it themselves and has no realistic way to insure one helps them rather than hurts them is quite risky/dangerous. Perhaps, i am over analyzing plot but i think it would make more sense for a villain rather than a ... sensei.

With introduction aside the presentation was rather encouraging a little. There was some mini adventures and when there wasn't one might be wishing there was. Thus, allowing for some moment of rest and anticipation.

Conclusion was the best by far. Regardless, the fact that vulgarity is taboo in movies for children but do go through all that and not blow your lid is admirable. Not to neglect to mention there were tons of good morals in the show for kids. Such as never give up. Or, while it may be dangerous trying something new can be rewarding.

Overall, if i had to choose a person that could get the most from this i would choose a snob. For you see this movie had a lot of proof in a somewhat subtle was that teamwork allows for accomplishment. Even if the movie was somewhat predictable in progression.

this is my first time writing movie review
this is non spoilered review so i'll just say what i think about this movie

story : 5

story is quite bad for some reason
what i can say is this anime is too straightforward and have not so appealing climaxes, well at least the story is really easy to follow and just right for its target audience, but not for me

art : 2

... i don't like the art style, too americanish for an anime, the character expression is rather plain and not really enjoyable for me

sound : 6

the sound is the only thing good in this show, even tough the sound is the only thing good, it is not as good compared to others but it is quite enjoyable, the bgm, sfx all pretty good

character : 3

the main character here is the little sister and the big brother, the little sister act as she knows everything and act as she wants, i kinda hate this
the big brother is a passive boy (a bookworm i think) but the character development for the brother is quite good

enjoyment : 1

not much i like about this show, i feel like it is not for me, it is for kindergarten, even i dont think a kindergartener will like this

overall : 3

overall i dont like this show because this show is kinda plain and too straightforward.
i have wasted 2 hrs of my life for this show


i hope i can help with this review,