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| Sesame Street - Big Bird in China | 
 enlarge | Director: Jon Stone
Actors: Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Studio: Sesame Street
Category: DVD
List Price: $12.95
Buy New: $6.89
You Save: $6.06 (47%)
New (4) Used (11) Collectible (1) from $5.92
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 28584
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0738927368
UPC: 074645136196
EAN: 9780738927367
ASIN: B00016XO6U
Theatrical Release Date: January 1983
Release Date: February 10, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: brand new factory original dvd
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| Customer Reviews:
 A little too out of date... July 29, 2006
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
My husband is from China, so I wanted our son to have this video to see some of his father's homeland and learn the cute little chinese songs. The DVD isn't so bad, but it is out of date for today. I had read that it was filmed a couple of decades ago, but for some reason I was sure this was an updated film of the original, my mistake. I'm sure my son will enjoy it, but I was not as pleased with it as I had expected to be.
 Big Bird in China July 24, 2006
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
This was purchased as a gift for a co-worker who is adopting a child from China. Therefore I did not open it nor view it. The recipient is now overseas picking up their daughter so I know they haven't had the opportunity to view it. But being from Sesame Street, what can you lose?
Big Bird At His Best. June 19, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I first saw this movie as a very young toddler, and it soon became a favorite. Coming from a Chinese household, it was comforting and exciting to see a character like Big Bird, whom I regarded as a friend, visiting my mother's homeland. I was devastated when I lost our recording several years ago, so I was overjoyed to learn it is once again available. Even now, as a teenager, I am close to tears as I remember watching this video as a young child, the joys it gave my mother and myself. This movie is a must-see for all children, not simply because it offers a view of a foreign culture.
However, I do not think that this video should be viewed as insight into Chinese culture. By showing this to adopted children, it is not by any means teaching them to be Chinese. Nonetheless, I feel that the writers for this movie did an excellent job of portraying a glimpse of Chinese culture to young children. My mother and I found no inaccuracies; in fact, my mother joyfully reminisced as she saw Big Bird's girl companion playing traditional games that my mother played herself.
But please, just view this video for what it is - a fun, entertaining children's movie. I find it very hurtful to hear other people say that this movie is offensive in ANY way to the Chinese people. Take it from someone who is ACTUALLY Chinese - this movie is absolutely wonderful.
Thank you, Lisa Ou May 26, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I noticed Lisa Ou's review of Big Bird in China. She was Xiao Foo in the movie. Lisa, it seems impossible that dear Xiao Foo is grown up now! My three children, all adopted from China, watch this show and sing the songs. This show was where I first learned the Mandarin words for "I love you"--one of the most important phrases a mother can say to her children. I know so many children adopted from China who watch Xiao Foo and, through her, learn about the land in which they were born. Thank you, Lisa, for being such a wonderful cultural ambassador for my children.
 Big Bird too whiney April 3, 2006
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD for my daughter who is from China and though I think Xiao Foo is adorable, I am disappointed by Big Bird's behavior. Not only does he seem frustrated every time the slightest thing does not go his way, but he tells Barkley at one point to "sic" the Monkey King and then later, again frustrated, tells the Monkey King to put his dukes up (as if to fight to resolve the issue). I am appalled by this. Big Bird is also somewhat demeaning to the Chinese people he encounters--they don't understand him because he is speaking English and rather than explain the language barrier, he just gets upset. I love Sesame Street, and although I will keep this DVD to hear Xiao Foo sing in Chapter 7 (our daughter just loves her), I feel I will need to use Big Bird's behavior as an example of how not to act.
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