Hermie and Friends-Antonio Meets His Match

Antonio Meets His Match is the latest release from Max Lucado’s Hermie and Friends Series.  The focus of this DVD is the importance of loving your neighbor. After an introduction by Lucado, the viewer is introduced to Antonio.  He has long been considered the leader of the ants.  It appears he may loose his special place in the ant world when some “foreign” ants move into the garden.  Antonio’s first inclination is to throw the new ants out of the garden, but through God’s intervention Antonio takes a different course.   Upon the conclusion of the story Lucado provides further discussion of the key theme (loving your neighbor) of the DVD.  His manner in both the introduction and wrap up is warm and pleasant.

I wish some of the warmth and gentleness displayed by Lucado was more evident in the animated characters.  None of them were particularly likable.  Although the DVD is rated for all ages, I think the best target audience for the DVD is probably early elementary aged  boys.  The aggressiveness of the ants and the conflict within the video makes it potentially disturbing for very young (pre-school aged) viewers.

Although not a hit for our home, I do think that little boys would potentially truly enjoy this animated story which shares an important biblical lesson.

While this complimentary DVD was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishers, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

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