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Format:
Video disc
Title:
The last Mimzy
ISBN:
9780780657366

9780780656765

9784043109166
Publication Information:
[United States] : New Line Home Entertainment, ©2007.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Series title(s):
General Note:
Based on the short story "Mimsy were the borogoves" written by Lewis Padgett.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.

Wide screen.

Special features: All access pass features: "The last Mimzy: adapting the story;" "Bob Shaye: director profile;" "Casting the kids;" "Concept art montage;" "Real is good: the visual effects;" "Editing & music;" deleted scenes with introduction by director Bob Shaye; audio commentary by director Bob Shaye (feature & deleted scenes) "Hello (I love you) music video by Roger Waters; Mimzy theatrical trailer; sneak peeks; Beyond the movie: "The Mandala: an imaginary palace;" "The looking glass: Emma and Alice;" "Sound waves: listening to the universe;" "DNA: the human blueprint;" "Nanotechnology: the human revolution;" "Wormholes: fantasy or science", Infinifilm feature of options that pop up during viewing to "Go Beyond the Movie", DVD-ROM online features
Contents:
The story of Mimzy : The children are told the story of the last Mimzy -- An ordinary family : Noah struggles with mediocrity while David tries to make time for his family -- Whidbey Island : Jo and the kids go to Whidbey where the kids find some unusual toys -- Mimzy the teacher : Mimzy teaches Emma how to use the spinners -- Vivid dreams : Larry and Naomi discuss Larry's dreams -- Heightened senses : Noah discovers his new-found abilities -- Dimensions : Noah toys with the notion of space -- The teacher and the student : Mr. White finds a few of Noah's drawings -- "Can I show you something?" : Noah shares his science experiment while Emma shows off her "magic trick" -- Lights out : Noah's experimentation results in some unwanted attention -- Building a bridge : Noah and Emma share a dream -- A very special hand : Naomi and Larry enlighten Jo and David -- A look into the future : The family's concern grows as Emma's powers escalate -- Under surveillance -- The Federal Government takes an interest in the Wilder family -- An early exit : The children make a daring escape -- Time travel : Noah and Emma send Mimzy home -- Epilogue : Humanity blossoms again.

"The last Mimzy: adapting the story;" "Bob Shaye: director profile;" "Casting the kids;" "Concept art montage;" "Real is good: the visual effects;" "Editing & music;" deleted scenes with introduction by director Bob Shaye; audio commentary by director Bob Shaye (feture & deleted scenes) "Hello (I love you) music video by Roger Waters; Mimzy theatrical trailer; sneak peeks; Beyond the movie: "The Mandala: an imaginary palace;" "The looking glass: Emma and Alice;" "Sound waves: listening to the universe;" "DNA: the human blueprint;" "Nanotechnology: the human revolution;" "Wormholes: fantasy or science.
Summary:
When Emma and Noah find a mysterious box of toys on the beach, strange things start happening. The kids develop special powers and with their parents and teachers, they realize that their mission is far more important than they had ever dreamed.

"When Noah and Emma Wilder discover a special box on the beach, they open it and unlock an exciting adventure beyond imagination. Inside they find Mimzy, a magical stuffed rabbit along with other mystical toys, which give the children exceptional powers of their own. Able to move objects with their minds and solve complex equations, these new wonder kids begin to attract the attention of their parents, teachers, and even the FBI. Surrounding the phenomenon of Mimzy is an awesome secret--one that holds the key to saving the future of all mankind."--Container.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG; some thematic elements, mild peril and language.
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