About once a month, we have movie night at our house. We snuggle on the couch with popcorn (or our new favorite, homemade roasted pecans with butter and salt!) and watch something from our treasure trove of movies. My husband and I collected kids’ movies even before the kids were born. I think the first DVD we ever owned was a Toy Story/Toy Story 2 combo set!
Two of our last movie nights we kicked it old school and watched Swiss Family Robinson (which the kids loved–and I thought was hilarious because of the animals. They would never do all those animal stunts today!) and An American Tail (which they also loved and I fell in love with Fievel’s little voice all over again!). Our latest movie night was the newest Tinkerbell movie, Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast!
If you’ve been around here for any amount of time you know we are big fans of this Disney Fairies franchise. The fairies are basically modest in their attire, the big problems in the story are more about normal (fairy) life and less about a scary evil wizard, themes of friendship and working together always top the list. Plus, the stories are legitimately interesting. I genuinely like watching them!
First, a synopsis:
Fawn, an animal talent fairy has a knack for attracting and loving some not-very cuddly animals. When she discovers a giant bear possum dog beast in the woods who is building some tall rock towers, she is enthralled and goes about trying to learn its ways and become it’s friend.
The Scout Fairies, who keep all of Pixie Hollow safe are on the lookout for said beast and the conflict begins. Fawn wants to hide and keep the beast because she believes he’s safe and kind even if he is kinda scary looking. The Scout Fairies want to rid Pixie Hollow of this beast because they believe he is part of an ancient legend that shows the beast destroying Pixie Hollow with lightning.
In the end, the Scout Fairies capture the beast which stops him from his mission of building towers to attract lightning, which seems like a good thing until Fawn realizes he is capturing the lightning to save Pixie Hollow, not destroy it. With Fawn and Tinkerbell’s help, they release the Neverbeast and save Pixie Hollow.
And now, a discussion guide…
1. Fawn deliberately keeps the Neverbeast (Gruff) a secret from the Scout Fairies. She knew Gruff was nicer than the Scout Fairies believed, but is it the best idea to keep something potentially dangerous a secret?
Read Ecclesiastes 9:4-12. If Fawn had worked together with the Scouts, how would the story have turned out differently?
2. Gruff looks like a big scary monster. Instead, he turned out to be a protector of the fairies and of Neverland.
Read 1 Samuel 16:7. Does it matter to God what we look like on the outside?
3. Every few thousand years, the green comet fell to Neverland and woke up the Neverbeast. It was Gruff’s one job to build the rock towers and collect the lightning to save Pixie Hollow.
Read Ephesians 2:10. God prepared good works for us to do. It might not be saving an entire land like Gruff, but it could be doing something really special for Him in our school, our home or community. How can you follow God and His plans for you?
4. Nyx (the Scout Fairy) and Fawn both thought they were doing the right thing–Nyx protecting Pixie Hollow and Fawn protecting Gruff. Do you think both of them did the right thing? Or did one of them do the wrong thing?
Read James 1:5. What should you do next time you are unsure of the right choice?
And just a few movie review type things:
This wasn’t my favorite of the Tinkerbell franchises. (I like Secret of the Wings best, with the Pirate Fairy a close second!) For one thing, Tink was a side character at best. So, the title is misleading. I really like when Tink and her friends are all central to the storyline. Periwinkle didn’t show up at all. And no Clank and Bobble!
Plus, Fawn went from wearing her uniform of pants and braid to a skirt and beach waves ponytail. What’s up with that?
This one was also the scariest because of all the lightning and the green storm. It was kinda creepy. It ended up being OK and not evil, just a weird Neverland fluke, but I can see little kids not liking it.
Overall, the kids super loved it and we had fun watching it. They kinda fell in love with the ferocious/adorable Neverbeast and said they wanted him as a stuffed animal. Ew. Next time you’re Netflixing, sit down with this fun movie!
{And don’t forget, Easter is in less than 3 weeks! Have you started A Sense of the Resurrection yet?}
I was given a copy of the Neverbeast movie to facilitate a review. Words and opinions mine. Affiliate links included. When you purchase anything via these links, I make a small commission. Very small. But very appreciated. Thanks for loving ohAmanda!
My kids love pirate fairy! They love learning James true identity at the end. 🙂
i love Disney! We are truly a Disney Family. Our favourite would probably be secret of the wings. I love how they used winter fairies, included sisters and the bond between them. I have 1 boy and 3 girls and they all enjoy Tinkerbell movies, although my sons favorite would be the pirate fairy.
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My daughter is a huge Tinkerbell fan. One of our dogs is even named Tinkerbell.
Thanks for the old school movie recommendations!! We are big Disney fairy fans and this would be fun to watch for family night. I think I could use some garden fairy help now that spring has arrived!!
Thank you so much for your review. I have really enjoyed all of the Tinkerbell movies so far. My girls are mixed on them. One loves them and the other will tolerate them. Thank you for your insight on this one.
great review of the movie, thanks. i would love to be a tinker actually, its like macgiver
we love tinkerbell movies and tinkerbell clothing from jcpenny and disneystore
I can’t wait to see this one. I love Secret of the Wings too!
We wold love to see this one!
My girls love TInkerbell movies! I didn’t realize it was out already. We are ready to see it soon.
I love the Disney Fairies movies SO much! One of my favorite things to do is cuddle on the couch with my daughter and watch one. My favorite is The Great Fairy Rescue. I also love the shorter Pixie Hollow Games… and the bake off special/short with Giada! That was adorable. We took our daughter to see The Neverbeast at the El Capitan in Hollywood as a super special family activity. You’re right though – it was a bit scary and intense. And I sobbed at the end when Fawn had to say goodbye to Gruff! Needless to say (from the length of this comment), we’re big fans and would be thrilled to win! Thank you for the chance, and thank you for your discussion guide and assessment of the Disney Fairies franchise. I’ve struggled a bit in my mind with them because they control so much of what goes on in nature (we always make a point to talk about how God is the one who created all the different parts of nature), but I really love your perspective and feel good about the things we can teach through these movies. 🙂
I also adore the Tink movies. We have been wanting to see this one! My favorite is Pirate Fairy. Have you seen the Disney Short of the baking fairy competition? If I were a fairy I would be a baking fairy for sure!
Yes! It’s so clever and funny. 🙂
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I believe we have watched all the Tink movies multiple times!!! I did not even realize they were coming out with another one. It would be amazing to win.
As far as fairy talents… Well I might be a bit of a tinker, I guess, due to my creative side
We LOVE the fairy movies! My daughter has a huge imagination so I think that’s why she loves them so much. I love all the life lessons I’ve been able to pull from these movies.
We love the Disney Fairies, too! Would love to have this movie to add to our collection of great Tinkerbell adventures!
we haven’t watched the tinkerbell movies yet but i think we’re right on the edge of that phase i’m sure she would love this
My son loves the Pirate Fairy. We told him we would get the new one for Easter. Thanks for doing this!
Just to flit about all day some day would be amazing. 🙂 Thanks for your awesome movie reviews. Our family takes your words to heart!
I’ve been falling more and more in love with Tinkerbell over the past few years. I really loved “The Pirate Fairy” and am excited to see this one with my girls as well! As far as fairy talents are concerned, I’d probably follow my love of books and join Dewey in his library!
I would love to have the light ability, living in Pittsburgh we miss seeing the sunshine!
We love all of the Tinker Bell films! Thank you! 🙂
We looooooove Tink!! My favorite is Secret of the Wings, and my daughter’s favorite (she’s seven) is the Pirate Fairy. My son (he’s nine) loves to watch them as well, though he’d never admit it!! 😉
My daughter loves Tinkerbell! If I had to choose a power I would be a garden fairy! My daughter would probably choose to be an animal fairy.
We went to Disney World for the first time recently, and Tink was our first stop. She was so kind, fun, and so personable with my kids, that I shed my first tears at Disney (of many) because it all is just so magical! Thanks for sharing the movie with us! We rented it last week and loved it!
Girl, me too. I cry like a baby at those character meet/greets! 🙂
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I want to be a fairy that I haven’t met yet…one who can sprinkle her magic fairy dust and help kids who had early traumatic years erase those memories, rewire their brains in a flash, and help them find real love in a Heavenly Father, and also in their earthly guardians, foster parents, adoptive parents, or restored parents….
We love Tinkerbell movies! Our two favorites are definitely Secret of the Wings and The Pirate Fairy.
Tinker bell is my sons favorite! He loves the new book, Meet Nyx! And he goes to sleep listening to a tinker bell audiobook every night after we’ve read other stories. He has told me before about the kind of fairy he think he would be. He’s a 6 year old chef, so thinks being a baking talent fairy, like Dulcie would be a good fit. He just doesn’t want to be like “mean Vidia”. And he thinks his wings are starting to grow now and points to his shoulder blades to show me. 🙂
We would LOVE to own the newest Tinkerbell movie!
We love Tinkerbell! I’d want to be a tinker fairy!
My daughter loves the fairy movies!
We actually discuss which fairy talent we would have/actually do have regularly. 🙂 I usually get to be a water fairy.
I would be Tinkerbell (I’m a structural engineer in real life). I really enjoy these movies, too.
My girls and I love the Tink movies. We have been waiting to see this one. I think Pirate Fairy is our favorite.
I love that these movies are not all about “falling in love”!
How fun! We have loved all the Tinkerbell movies. I’ve cried at a few of them. 🙂
I’d like to be a flower fairy – painting all the flowers for spring. Beautiful!
My daughter loves the Tinkerbell movies – I’d love to be a garden fairy helping seeds take root for the coming harvest!
We love Tinkerbell. My daughter would like tobhave Fawn’s ability to talk to animals… How very Narnia of her!
Secret of the Wings is my favorite too! I just saw the Pirates and the Neverbeast recently. I agree with you about Fawn’s outfit. That was the first thing I noticed and it bummed me out a little. I felt like Disney sexualized Fawn in a G-rated way. She looked pretty, but she didn’t have to look like that to be the hero. And she was already pretty before with her pants and ponytails. And I missed most of the cast, but the story of the misunderstood beast was amazing. I loved how something different who acted in different ways and didn’t explain himself completely ended up saving everyone. Kinda like Jesus. Not that He was a beast, but He was different and acted differently and didn’t explain everything, but He is everyone’s Savior.
My daughter loves the Pirate Fairy and we are constantly pretending to be fairies. She is always Zarina, but I love Rosetta! Thank you for your review.
My kids love Tinkerbell and I love how brave and welcoming a friend she is! I would like to be a colour fairy or a tinker like Tinkerbell!
My children and I love the Tinkerbell movies, as well!! My daughter’s favorite fairy is Rosetta because she loves to play in the garden! We hope to see this new movie one day soon. Blessings to you! 🙂
If I had a fairytale gift it would have to do with books, so maybe something like being able to read many books in one day! My daughter loves Tinkerbell! Thanks for the chance!
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I’d love to be a tinker fairy. I love putting furniture together and trying to figure out how to fix things. 😉
I’d like to be an organization fairy. I don’t really like to clean, but I love to organize “stuff”. I love baskets and labeling!
Our four children (two boys and two girls) love the Disney Fairy movies. Our favorite is the Secret of the Wings. We loved meeting Tink’s sister, Periwinkle!
I have tinker fairy talents!
My daughter loves Tink movies so much so in turn I ove them too!!! Thanks so much for the chance!
my niece totally loves these movies!