The themes for the film are compassion and mercy, using two stories as illustrations. Pa: Hold on, Jonah! It's the pirates who don't do anything! The themes for the film are compassion and mercy, using two stories as illustrations linked by the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, who were first seen in the Silly Song of the same name in Very Silly Songs!. The ocean turns into a starry night sky. A teaser trailer for the film was released with the episode "Lyle, the Kindly Viking" 1 year and 7 months before the film's release. The storm goes away when they throw him in, and a whale (not a big fish like the story) comes along and swallows Jonah up. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie. Was this review helpful to you? When the singing Veggies encounter some car trouble, they are stranded at an old rundown seafood joint, where nothing is quite as it seems. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is a 2002 American computer-animated Christian musical comedy adventure film produced by Big Idea Productions and released by Artisan Entertainment through its F.H.E. May 18, 2014. Khalil then tries to explain God is compassionate and merciful and that he wants to give everyone, both Israelites and non-Israelites, a second chance. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) Plot. The pirates attempt to attack the whale, using a bowling ball as ammo, but the whale merely swallows the ball (which Khalil was hiding in), disgorges Jonah's lifebelt, and swims away. [Big Idea Productions logo] [FHE Pictures logo] [Fade to an ocean background with bubbles floating.] David Blair of DVD Talk stated that it was "without a doubt the craziest, outright pointless, and most enjoyable commentary I've ever had the good fortune to hear", adding that he "found it substantially funnier than the movie itself". Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (in 187 minutes release in 4K Ultra HD by Lionsgate) is a 2002 American computer-animated Christian musical comedy adventure film produced by Big Idea Productions and released by Artisan Entertainment through its F.H.E. Inside the whale's stomach, Khalil finds a grieving Jonah and the pair are soon visited by a host of God's angels, who explain that if Jonah repents, God will grant him a second chance. 11 Advice 12 Pa gives advice ("PRAISE THE LORD") 13 Ninevah 14 Jonah Stops the Ninevites and Saves the Day 15 Epilouge Black Night SFX. Jonah loves his job, until the day comes when he has to deliver a message to the people of Nineveh. It is the first feature-length film in the VeggieTales series. A classic Bible story from the book of Daniel is brought to life by Big Idea Productions. Junior Asparagus 4. Of course, there's still some other stuff that happens outside of the story segment of the movie.Overall it's done pretty cleverly, but it doesn't quite have the same Veggie Tales zip that it should. Cast. Archibald/Jonah: Something touched me! Then they encounter some difficulties on the road and find themselves with two flat tires and crashed into a tree stump.They get out and head for the nearest building, a seafood restaurant. Photos of the Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (Movie) voice actors. The group is soon arrested after Larry takes the King's Cheese Curls, mistaking them for free samples, and are sentenced to death. and came out as a regular release two months later on October 4, 2002. Pictures label. But George isn't satisfied with just his rubber ducky - he wants all ... See full summary ». Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? As soon as Jonah is off the ship, the skies clear. 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