Labou (2008) (V)

User Rating:

4.5/10   

Director:

Greg Aronowitz

Writer:

Greg Aronowitz (writer)

Release Date:

19 May 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Tagline:

Long Lost Treasure. New Found Friends.

Plot:

Three kids get lost in the Louisiana bayou in search of a ghost pirate and his lost treasure, but what they discover is true friendship and the adventure of a lifetime. |

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Bryan James Kitto	...	Toddster
Darnell Hamilton	...	Gavin
Marissa Cuevas	...	Emily
Earl Scioneaux	...	Ronald
Chris Violette	...	Reggie
Kelson Henderson	...	Clayton
Barnie Duncan	...	Lerouge
Ray Nagin	...	Mayor Adams
Ellis Marsalis	...	Jazzman
Rose Magri	...	Patron #1
Eric Pollard	...	Patron #2
Bud Richardson	...	Patron #3
Copely Davis	...	Tipsy Patron
Dylan Kippes	...	Cool Kid #1
Monica May	...	Librarian

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:G

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company:

Dog and Rooster Productions

Trivia:

Greg Aronowitz previously worked with Chris Violette, Kelson Henderson, Barnie Duncan and Monica May on "Power Rangers S.P.D." (2005).

Quotes:

Gavin: My mom likes me to be prepared. So I grabbed everything I thought we need find a ghost. Flashlights, rope, bubblegum, compass.
Toddster: Yeah, well, I hope you brought clean underwear. 'Cause Bayou Bob will make you...

Movie Connections:

References E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Soundtrack:

Hit The Road Jack

Great Family Film!

I saw Labou with my 8 year old niece and several of her friends and we absolutely loved it! The film has an interesting mixture of fantasy and adventure that is reminiscent of the some of the classic kids movies of the 80's like Goonies and ET - The Extraterrestrial. It has all the ingredients of a great kids film: an intriguing story line (3 mischievous kids in search of long lost pirate treasure), memorable characters including a ghost pirate, two wily oilmen and a mystical swamp creature (the "Labou"), and compelling themes around the value of friendship, trust and perseverance in the face of adversity. The movie had nice pace to it, the actors were funny and memorable, and the culture of Louisiana was on perfect display throughout the film, including some poignant shots of the French Quarter and the surrounding bayous. Although the film is clearly geared toward kids, its story and script had broad appeal for all age groups. A must add to any family DVD collection!