Rabbit Ears: Joseph and His Brothers
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- 1991
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'Joseph and His Brothers' is one of Rabbit Ears Productions' nine The Greatest Stories Ever Told adaptations, based on stories from the bible. All nine stories, which include the likes of The Creation, Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale, adapted are among the Old Testament's most iconic stories and that of Joseph is among the most inspiring of them with some valuable messaging. Absolutely love Rabbit Ears Productions' series of childrens literature adaptations so had no doubt that they would have done a good job with this story.
They certainly do do a good job with this story. No, make that great. It may not be one of the best The Greatest Stories Ever Told adaptations, my personal favourite being 'A Savior is Born', but it is still powerful, well made and also inspirational, and it is great to have a story like this told accessibly. Not one of Rabbit Ears Productions' best works perhaps, but namely because they did so many jewels that really do deserve to be known a lot more, but nearly everything is done wonderfully here in 'Joseph and His Brothers'.
First and foremost, the illustrations. While preferring the stained glass window visuals of some of the other The Greatest Stories Ever Told adaptations, the illustrations reminiscent of oil painting are still full of vibrant colours and beautiful details. The dreams are very vividly drawn and loved the look of the Technicolor coat.
Ruben Blades provides a charming, sometimes playful and always engaging narration, which is very faithfully and accessibly written without being too faithful. The storytelling is told simply but never simplistically, and it has all the inspiration and power of the original story, especially later on. The dialogue is accessible for both children and the older crowd, never dumbed down or too complicated.
Was a bit mixed on the music. While pleasant enough on its own, stylistically it didn't quite fit what's going on, never is what goes on is enhanced and could have been more subtle in how it balanced with the dialogue. Couldn't help being reminded of the church instrumental/singing group that led Sunday morning church services when singing the hymns.
Overall, excellent and does a great story justice. 9/10.
They certainly do do a good job with this story. No, make that great. It may not be one of the best The Greatest Stories Ever Told adaptations, my personal favourite being 'A Savior is Born', but it is still powerful, well made and also inspirational, and it is great to have a story like this told accessibly. Not one of Rabbit Ears Productions' best works perhaps, but namely because they did so many jewels that really do deserve to be known a lot more, but nearly everything is done wonderfully here in 'Joseph and His Brothers'.
First and foremost, the illustrations. While preferring the stained glass window visuals of some of the other The Greatest Stories Ever Told adaptations, the illustrations reminiscent of oil painting are still full of vibrant colours and beautiful details. The dreams are very vividly drawn and loved the look of the Technicolor coat.
Ruben Blades provides a charming, sometimes playful and always engaging narration, which is very faithfully and accessibly written without being too faithful. The storytelling is told simply but never simplistically, and it has all the inspiration and power of the original story, especially later on. The dialogue is accessible for both children and the older crowd, never dumbed down or too complicated.
Was a bit mixed on the music. While pleasant enough on its own, stylistically it didn't quite fit what's going on, never is what goes on is enhanced and could have been more subtle in how it balanced with the dialogue. Couldn't help being reminded of the church instrumental/singing group that led Sunday morning church services when singing the hymns.
Overall, excellent and does a great story justice. 9/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Jul 7, 2022
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