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Barney's Great Adventure

Play trailer Poster for Barney's Great Adventure G Released Apr 3, 1998 1h 16m Kids & Family Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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When city kid Cody's (Trevor Morgan) trip to his grandfather's farm turns out to be a big bummer, who's to save the day but Barney! Cody's imagination brings the dinosaur to full musical life, and a wish upon a star sends down a magical, mysterious egg -- but what's inside?
Barney's Great Adventure

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Barney's friends are big and small / They come from lots of places / But after this film, their parents / Will be left with pained faces.

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John Petrakis Chicago Tribune "Barney's Great Adventure" may not be remembered as one of the true children's classics, but when it makes its appearance on video, it should hold your child's interest long enough to allow you an extra cup of coffee in the morning. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader With very little modification, this archly innocuous children's musical could have been marketed as a sequel to Invasion of the Body Snatchers. May 16, 2008 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety Although technically superior to the low-rent Barney videos, pic, which was shot in the country near Montreal, still has a bargain-budget look. May 16, 2008 Full Review Gerri Kobren Baltimore Sun The plot owes more to Rube Goldberg than Steven Spielberg, as the egg leads the kids on a wild-goose chase through a parade, a fancy French restaurant, a circus and a hot-air-balloon ascension. Rated: 3/4 Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 0/5 Nov 24, 2008 Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide What is it about that big purple dinosaur? Rated: 2/4 May 16, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel D I grew up with this movie, and even for the criticism and hate it tends to get, being that film was released before my fourth birthday, I loved it, and loved watching Barney with my grandma when I was little. As gross as this may sound in a lot of opinions, my favorite part of the moive is when Barney diapers baby Fig, yet I don't how it was decided to have Fig, pee but not show the pee pee, or Barney wipe, or Fig cry, beyond just his little, "Eh" he cried after Barney said, "After we get this old, wet diaper off of you, you'll feel much better." I would have liked to have seen Barney give the baby a hug and / or a kiss, instead of just putting him back in his crib. I think the diaper change scene could have been and would having been cuter if the baby was diapered on a changing table instead of inside his crib. I'm perfectly fine with Barney, changing the baby, but would have liked to have seen the grandma diaper the baby instead, of Barney. For me, it's not matter of gender stereotypes, but as a traditionalist I like the idea of more traditional roles. Though I'm not inherently against men or dads changing diapers. In conclusion, Barney's Great Adventure holds a special place in my heart, evoking cherished memories of watching it with my grandma. Despite its criticisms, I appreciate the film for its light-hearted fun and the joy it brought to my childhood. The diaper change scene, while unique, left me wishing for a bit more warmth, like a hug or a kiss from Barney, and perhaps a more traditional approach with Grandma involved. Ultimately, it's a film that reminds me of the simple joys of childhood, and for that, I will always love it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Chris P Cinematography and design is OK...but what else can I say about this film ? Its not just unoriginal , its just plain, boring, and forgettable . Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Jonathans M This movie is so horrible, that words can't even describe this monstrosity of a film. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Rami A It's not that bad of a film. However, it can get boring and annoying at some parts. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Adrian E My Rating: 2/10 (Terrible) Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review (Est)PABLO SEBASTIAN M I Loved This movie and i think this is the best movie based on a pbs children show i thni this movie has to win a oscar awards Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When city kid Cody's (Trevor Morgan) trip to his grandfather's farm turns out to be a big bummer, who's to save the day but Barney! Cody's imagination brings the dinosaur to full musical life, and a wish upon a star sends down a magical, mysterious egg -- but what's inside?
Director
Steve Gomer
Producer
Dennis DeShazer, Sheryl Leach
Screenwriter
Stephen White, Sheryl Leach, Dennis DeShazer, Stephen White
Production Co
Good Egg Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Lyrick Studios Video, Lyons Group
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 3, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.1M
Runtime
1h 16m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo