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Hawaiian Vacation

Hawaiian Vacation

6m2011United States of America
AnimationFamilialComédie

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Detailed parental analysis

A Pixar short film of around ten minutes, 'Hawaiian Vacation' is a light and warm-hearted comedy that extends directly the world of Toy Story. Barbie and Ken find themselves excluded from a trip to Hawaii, and their toy friends decide to recreate the tropical experience in the bedroom to give them a dream holiday. The film is primarily aimed at young children and families, with a festive tone and no rough edges.

Underlying Values

The short film is built entirely on the group's sense of solidarity: Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the other toys pool their collective creativity to make up for the disappointment of two friends. No character acts for their own benefit. The narrative also values love and loyalty in the relationship between Barbie and Ken, culminating in a first kiss presented as a moment of tender complicity, without any innuendo. It is a generous overall message, with no discordant note to flag.

Sex and Nudity

The only element in this register is a brief kiss between Barbie and Ken, treated with a soft romantic tone and entirely appropriate for a young audience. There is no nudity, no erotic suggestion, and no hypersexualisation of the characters.

Strengths

The short film makes the most of its brief format to deliver a sequence of well-pitched slapstick gags, with no dead time. The writing respects the emotional consistency of the characters established in Toy Story 3, and the central idea, recreating a tropical paradise with meagre resources, is exploited with pleasant visual inventiveness. For children already familiar with the universe, it is an emotional extension that works as a narrative reward.

Age recommendation and discussion points

The film is suitable from 4 or 5 years old, without particular reservations. After viewing, a simple question can spark a lovely conversation: what can you give to someone you love when you have no money or means, and does it count as much as a real gift?

Synopsis

The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.

About this title

Format
Short film
Year
2011
Runtime
6m
Countries
United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
Gary Rydstrom
Main cast
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, Jeff Pidgeon, Jodi Benson
Studios
Pixar

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