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This edition of Veggie Tales opens with “Extreme Redo: Crying Edition”.  Even though the jokes are obvious, even adults can’t help laughing at this.  The tone is set for a light operetta called Pistachio, also known as “Father Nose Best.”  Loosely based on the Pinocchio story, this tale features the story of a carpenter named Gelato (Larry), his cricket friend (Khalil), and a boy carved out of wood named Pistachio (Junior Asparagus).

Pistachio has a problem with defiance, which leads to major issues between father and son.  With parallels drawn between the tale of the lost sheep, Pistachio proceeds to waste his money to see The Great Calzone, a puppeteer (Mr. Nezzer).  He then heads to a carnival where a fox and cat cheat him out of his remaining funds.

Meanwhile, Gelato frantically hunts for his son, and ends up lost at sea.  Pistachio soon follows, and all are reunited inside of a whale’s stomach.  They also encounter Gelato’s long lost brothers, who have some very familiar looking faces and names.  After being reminded of Ephesians 1:3, will Pistachio understand that the father who made him loves him and requires his trust?

The “Obscure Broadway Song With Larry” deals with an office crisis: “Where Have All the Staplers Gone?”  Half “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” and half Steve Green’s “I Can See,” it gives a slight tip of the cap to the cult classic Office Space.

The writers pack a lot of jokes into this DVD.  Repeated viewing may be required to catch everything.  Combine that with a lesson that doesn’t preach, but still evokes questions and thinking from your children, and you have a recipe for success.

Brian A. Smith
13 March 2010