Charlotte's Web & 2 (animated films)

Friendship is one of the greatest things that we, as human beings, use to keep our relationships in a close-knit social circle. So many children's films are geared toward this aspect of life, and in so doing have taught these children that if you have a friend you have someone who will stand by you through thick and thin. This story, written by E.B. White, shows us that we may find a friend in the most unlikely of places and no matter what the friend is, a girl, a pig, a spider, a sheep, you may have a friend that will do almost anything for you.
Charlotte's Web - A young girl saves the runt from a litter of pigs and names it Wilbur, then as Wilbur starts to grow there is a danger of him being killed and a new friend, Charlotte the spider, helps save his life again. The magic of this film comes from the fact that the brains behind the production were none other than Hanna and Barbera, who brought to life some of the most beloved cartoons in television. With the excellent voice talents of Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, Henry Gibson and Agnes Moorehead, this film captured the true meaning of love, trust and friendship. Made in the early 70s, the animation looks dated, since most of us are used to the sharp digital look of today's animation films, but that doesn't take away from the story and the love of the characters.
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure - A year after his first adventure Wilbur, with the help of Charlotte's three children, befriends and helps a newborn sheep, who just happens to be black instead of white. This film was made in 2003, a bit long of a wait to make a sequel, but it doesn't take away from the core subjects that the story is trying to convey. The animation is a little more playful for the newer generation of children, but the story and characters don't have the same magic as the original film.
By far the first film is better than the second, but that's not to say the sequel isn't worth watching. The ideas that White put into the story of Charlotte's Web carry through both films, and these beliefs have thought generations of kids about trust, love and friendship. Some of the other issues that these stories touch on are actions of selfishness, bullying and even the tough subject of death, but that one is just indirectly, these are things that we all need to learn about in life. So sit back with your kids and enjoy some clean fun and some catchy songs that you'll all be singing together.