Rupert and the Frog Song (1985)

Sick Product of a Sick System

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

best movie i've ever seen.

As Good As It Gets

"Rupert and the Frog Song" is a 14-minute animated movie from over 30 years ago. The writer and director is Emmy nominee Jeff Dunbar, but the most known names here are obviously Beatle Paul and Linda McCartney. And maybe you have to be a Beatles fan in order to appreciate this one as I am not and I did not. I think the animation is not great for the 1980s, neither is the story and I have heard better music in Disney films from 40 years earlier. The voice acting is okay I guess, but this cannot make up for all the negative factors. I also don't see how this film delivers on a dramatic or emotional note. Not at all. As a whole, I am glad this was such a short film as I found nothing about it memorable. Not recommended.

I like Rupert the Bear, he isn't my favourite animated character but he is very likable and charming like his adventures. Rupert and the Frog Song was a big childhood favourite, and I am not afraid to admit I have a big spot for it now. The animation is very colourful and beautiful, and I also loved that in some parts of the cartoon it was dark and mysterious as well. The music is wonderful too, not just the incidental music which is full of charm, atmosphere and magic but also the song We All Stand Together, which is very spirit-raising and by far my favourite asset of Rupert and the Frog Song. The story is memorable and brimmed with likability and charm, the writing is funny and sharp, the pace is just right and the characters- not just Rupert but the cute frogs- are engaging. The voice acting is also spot-on, so overall, this childhood favourite is still a winner. 10/10 Bethany Cox

This animation film is so well done! My kids are now in their 20's but still insist that this was one of their favorites when they were young. It's content is clean and adorable. If you have kids it's a must for the DVD collection. And even if your an adult you will probably like it. It would make a great de-stress movie for someone who has work burnout etc. It definitely shows that Paul McCartney & his wife have talent in this area. A good addition to your collection of kid boredom busters, along with your Richard Scarry books and your Fraggle Rock movies, which my boys also adored. McCartney's can be proud of themselves on this one!

An inquisitive young bear wanders into the hills where he chances upon a splendid musical performance staged only once every couple of hundred years - by frogs.RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG is an utterly charming little film which should not fail to delight the most jaded viewer. Beginning subtly, it moves toward a dramatic climax during the Frog Song - exuberantly achieving its emotional apex with kaleidoscopic color & lilting sound.Rupert was created by artist Mary Tourtel in 1920 and he has won generations of fans who eagerly follow his continuing adventures in the Daily Express newspaper. Since his inception, Rupert has personified the gentle joys & sweet innocence of childhood. It is precisely these qualities which this film so perfectly grasps.Sir Paul McCartney took on the project of creating RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG as a true labor of love. Not only did he co-author the storyline and executive co-produce (sharing both duties with wife Linda), Sir Paul also wrote & composed the very cheerful song 'We All Stand Together,' performed several of the speaking voices and arranged the music with Sir George Martin. The result for this small gem was a much deserved British Academy Award.Singing voices for the frog chorus were supplied by The St. Paul's Choir & The King's Singers.