Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.
You and your kids could do worse. You and your kids probably have done worse.
– Gene Seymour,
Newsday,
17 Oct 2002
fresh:
Spears of Afro-topped asparagus singing gospel and French-accented peas working as maitre d's at a seafood restaurant -- what's not to love?
– Megan Turner,
New York Post,
18 Oct 2002
rotten:
The movie's heart is in the right place, but all its messages of tolerance might resonate better if the Spanish-accented pirate didn't get drawn with a gold tooth and the turban-wearing Khalil wasn't an opportunistic rug merchant.
– Janice Page,
Boston Globe,
18 Oct 2002
fresh:
If a big musical number like 'Praise the Lord, He's the God of Second Chances' doesn't put you off, this will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids.
– C.W. Nevius,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Oct 2002
fresh:
Bouncy animation and catchy songs keep the film from tasting too much like spinach.