Jake and Jasper: A Ferret Tale (2011)

You won't be disappointed!

Very Cool!!!

Lack of good storyline.

best movie i've ever seen.

This is a really great movie with a number of very positive messages. There is a core theme of family values where through trials, the importance of supporting each other comes through. There is a real-life challenge to the family, which they have to work their way through. This is where Jasper comes through, pulling them all together. Having Jasper the ferret as a focus both works for the film as well as exposes the ferret as a wonderful companion and comfort for Jake.The entire cast works together as a great ensemble. Production values are quite good as well. All in all a wonderful experience. My only disappointment was that it is too short. It really needs to be extended into a full feature film so the rest of the story can be told!

I loved this movie and have watched it 3 times already! Ferrets make great companion pets and it makes a nice change to see them portrayed in a positive light. All too often they are seen as biter, smelly animals when in fact they are intelligent loving little creatures. The acting was good throughout and the subject matter of the death of a parent was handled well with much compassion. It also shows well how difficult parents can find life when their wife/husband passes away. I would like to thank all of the actors and crew for helping make this such a special movie. A special thanks to Alison Parker and all of the wonderful people who donated to make this movie possible.

I was so pleased to see such a simple, and intrinsic human condition portrayed - simply refreshing! The actors were just right for each other and their roles. The basic concept of love and acceptance couldn't have been more succinctly portrayed, nor so touching in it's reach to all viewers. The interactions were brief, and profound. The scenery was well-chosen, and meshed well with the story. The "Behind the Scenes" portion of the DVD was an added bonus, I always enjoy those glimpses of character, weather they're "A"list stars or newcomers to film acting. all in all, a beautiful, and engaging piece of work by Allison Parker, who should definitely come under scrutiny in the futureAnd I can't get the tune out of my mind now either.

I donated to this film, and watched it's progress as it was being made, and so, was very excited to see it reach my mailbox.The story is timely inasmuch as there are many families who are experiencing the same, or very similar situations that Jake and Jessi face. While it was short in duration, I found myself recalling scenes and discussing it with others who viewed it, and therefore, do not feel it's length is relative. My first viewing was with my 9 and 7 year old granddaughters. They immediately identified with Jake and his father, as well as Falcor (I have 2 ferrets). They immediately began singing the song that Jake and Jessi sang, and are still singing it days after viewing. This film has all the ingredients to make a wonderful full length feature film, or, potentially, a television series. I found the actors and, of course, Falcor, to be believable and sincere in their portrayal of the characters.In addition, I found the photography and direction to be very well done, as well as the locations where scenes were shot. Overall, I feel that my rating of 10 is justified and well-earned.