Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Some time ago Tinker Bell has more of a famous character than the protagonist from the story she first appeared in, “Peter Pan.” It doesn’t come as a surprise though. Her flying around has been seen at the beginning of more Disney films and programs than Mickey Mouse. She apparently is the greeter of guests when they walk in the entrance of Disneyland. A lot of viewers find her adorable. Also, she has more attitude than most of the Disney protagonist put together. Tinker Bell has everything. That’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise that she now has her own direct-to-video franchise. “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,” released in 2009, is the second film in the franchise and even though it’s not up there with the classic Disney films, it’s not a waste of time either. There is beautiful nature animation and telling a decent story, if nothing else, “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure” shows a world beyond the Never Land everyone has known since childhood.

With the Autumn Revelry celebration arriving soon, every fairy and creature in Pixie Hollow is preparing. Tinker Bell, voiced by Mae Whitman, has been assigned the task of taking care of the magical moonstone that is important to the pixies’ survival. However, the moonstone gets shattered and Tinker Bell must fly around to repair it and find a magical mirror.

Tinker Bell is joined by a spunky firefly named Blaze who helps her on her quest and causes a little sidekick trouble on the way there. There’s also Terence, voiced by Jesse McCartney, Tinker Bell’s best friend/enemy/possible fairy love interest. Ryan Cracknell said in his review, “The two share a blossoming relationship that is filled joy, anger and a whole lot of inexperienced anger. Sounds like destiny to me.”

Cracknell continued, “What I noticed immediately in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is the marvelous animation. In particular, I was amazed by the lighting and detail shown in the exterior scenes.” The film takes place during the time when summer is transitioning to autumn and everything is changing. The colors appear, amaze and are filled with a delicate light. It’s both beautiful and natural simultaneously and gives Pixie Hollow and the nearby area so much personality.

Another think that adds to the personality is the mixture of animals that viewers will find adorable. Mainly speaking, most animated movies have one or two of these animals and the occasional cameo. Here they’re in almost every scene. What’s even better is that they’re not irritating. Actually, the animals further add to the personality of the film.

Cracknell ended his review by saying, “Ultimately, it’s the personality pieces that make Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure watchable. Sure, the plot is light and predictable, not to mention filled with obvious morals that thwunk you on the head, but the world the film creates is one worth investing in for a short amount of time.”

If you saw the first Tinker Bell movie and you liked it, you will like the sequel. The movie is actually good for families to watch together and you will like the look and the story will keep you hooked until the end. Make sure to check this out on Disney+ and have a good time watching it.

Look out tomorrow where we continue the Tinker Bell franchise in “Disney Month 2020.”