"Tinker Bell"

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I recently read a cozy mystery called "A Sprinkling of Murder", by Daryl Wood Gerber. I will be reviewing it on my Caboodle of Cozies blog in September, but for now I will tell you it was this book that made me fall head over wings in love with fairies. This is why I decided to watch "Tinker Bell".

"Tinker Bell" is the first in a series of computer-animated Disney Fairies movies. This first one is the origin and coming-of-age story of the iconic Disney fairy, Tinker Bell. It takes place long before she met Peter Pan. 

"Tinker Bell" begins with her delightful birth and arrival into Pixie Hollow. She finds out what her talent is, which determines her job as a tinker. Tinker Bell, as she is named, befriends other fairies with different talents and when she finds out she will not be traveling to the mainland like many of them will, she struggles with who she is and who she wants to be. Although it is overall predictable, there are many surprises along the way, and it's beautiful to see who she becomes.

I am not a huge fan of the classic Disney movie, "Peter Pan". I recently watched it for the first time and it just did not resonate with me. (Although, I saw it performed live in a dinner theater a few years ago and I loved it.) "Tinker Bell", on the other hand, is a masterpiece. It has become my favorite animated movie, and quite possibly my favorite movie overall. The story is relatable to children and young adults who are trying to figure out their place in this world. There are boy fairies in it as well, so it is not just a movie for girls. The theme can be relatable to older adults as well.

The animation is the best I've ever seen in an aminated movie. It is clean, crisp, and simply stunning. The colors are eye-catching, but not overdone. The facial expressions of the characters are masterfully done and can we please talk about those fluttering fairy wings? I could not take my eyes off of them! All of the characters, including those like the weeds that come to life and the little birdie who is afraid to spread its wings, are quite entertaining to watch.

Not only is the movie visually appealing. The musical score is also brilliant. "Tinker Bell" contains a combination of classic Disney-sounding songs, as well as Celtic music. They made me want to dance and sing along.

"Tinker Bell" evokes emotions of all kinds. There were times when I laughed out loud and other times when I shed some tears. I felt a connection with every character, which were wonderfully voiced. Pixie Hollow is a warm and inviting place, one that I would love to visit myself. It's a very easy movie to watch. The plot is straightforward, but entertaining. I could not take my eyes off of the screen. I've watched it a few times and I never get tired of it. 

I encourage you to watch this movie if you haven't seen it yet. I'm confident it will leave you smiling and feeling happy. But consider yourself forewarned - you may also come away from it believing in fairies.