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Before joining Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell and her fairy brethren were busy creating their own special magic in Pixie Hollow, where they go about the business of bringing rainbows to the ... read more read more...sky, color to the flowers, and adding their fairy signature to other miracles of nature. Each fairy is gifted with a unique magical talent to contribute, but Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman) can't help but feel her talent ("tinkering") isn't as good as those of her fairy companions, and tries her best to change it. It takes a disaster and a lot of help from her friends to realize the magic of being true to oneself. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 18 min.

Directed by: Bradley Raymond

Release Date: October 28, 2008

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  • November 16, 2008
    Tinker Bell is hot as hell. No matter what interpretation you look at. Especially when Kimberly Wyatt of the Pussycat Dolls dresses up as her. But that's a different story. Here Tinker Bell isn't completely herself, hald of her appeal is her bitchy, troublesome traits that have b... read moreeen toned down here. She can still be slightly selfish and impulsive, as we see when she tries to get a bird to fly. This film dilutes her to a sweet fairy trying to find her place in the world of the other fairies. It's cute and simple and aimed at a young audience Still I found it incredibly funny when the animals came into play, a crying squirrel, some amorous glow bugs, and the mouse known as cheese were all charming and hilarious. The animation is superb and far above most cinematic releases let alone straight to DVD. The fairies world is rich with colour and detail, and the hawk attack is just one example that every effort has been put into this film. Plus Tink still has her ridiculously short skirt and great legs so who's going to complain?
  • October 3, 2009
    I was forced to watch this film when i babysat 3 girls under the age of 10. yeah not fun for me at all. i rather hated it. it was bland, predictable and waaay too happy. not good at all. People have told me to cu this movie some slack because it is intended for a younger audience... read more. I will now give you some movies that were intended for a younger audience as well as the rotten tomatoes review that it got: Toy Story (100) Toy Story 2(100) Snow white and the seven dwarfs (98). do you get what i'm saying? you can still have a childrens movie that is good.
  • February 1, 2009
    An above average production with a great message for kids, some very funny bits, and amazing animation. Leaves you wondering why they only did a direct to video release, when this is better than some animation being released to theaters.
  • November 2, 2008
    Same shenanigans that Disney tends to release, but it was okay. The character in this film is nothing like he OG Tinkerbell from Peter Pan. I am a big Tinkerbell fan, I Like her becuase she is really mean, stubborn, and jealous. If you are 10 years old or younger, you will think... read more this is the best thing since you got those Hannah Montana tickets.
  • June 27, 2011
    I went into this movie very VERY skeptical... because, up to this point TB has always been portrayed as flirty, jealous, mean, stubborn, and with a very BAD attitude - NOT something I wish for my young daughter to watch!! But (thankfully) I ended up very pleasantly surprised! W... read moree both loved this movie! It's a very sweet, cute and even funny story... encouraging girls (esp) to be accepting of who they are, and to appreciate the gifts/talents they were given. I was pleased to find Tink sweet, caring, and helpful. It was refreshing to actually find a clean movie with good morals that I don't have to worry about my little one watching! This movie also some *beautiful* computer animations and an *amazing* score!
  • April 12, 2010
    What a cute movie!!! I didn't need to see Angelica Houston's name on the box or in the credits before I knew she was in it just by hearing her voice!!!
  • December 21, 2009
    I was glad that Tinkerbell finally got her own movie! I liked that they did her backstory and everything. It was just a cute movie that you are sure to love of you like Tink
  • November 29, 2009
    a very cute and funny movie with a good message and the animation was done very well ive always loved tinkerbell so im glad i finally got to see this
  • November 24, 2009
    It looked pretty good, considering it is a DTD product, and the story is quite predictable and uninteresting for anyone over 7, but if they aren't, than this is suitable. Not offensive, and not terribly made, it's an easy breeze, forgettable, but you could do worse! (Little Merma... read moreid 2 anybody?)
  • October 23, 2009
    cute, funny, I will recomend this movie to all girls in the world, because the message is that of accepting who they are, and I know a lot of female counterparts that do not have self steem or have it low. I wish people were less materialistic and were more independant, I think ... read morewith those cualities self steem would be always high!

Critic Reviews


Joe Leydon
October 27, 2008
Joe Leydon, Variety

A polished, pleasant trifle that should enchant wee ones during hours and hours of repeat viewings. Full Review

Michael Ordoņa
September 19, 2008
Michael Ordoņa, Los Angeles Times

To its target audience, it will be another self-empowerment fable with loads of imagination and colorful, painterly images (and a keen marketing blast for Disney fairies). Full Review

Anne Louise Bannon
January 1, 2011
Anne Louise Bannon, Common Sense Media

Sweet, simple story is best for young Tink fans. Full Review

Louise Keller
December 19, 2008
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile

With a sprinkle of fairy dust, Tinker Bell bursts onto our DVD screens in an enchanting, colourful animated adventure that the whole family will love. Full Review

Betty Jo Tucker
November 8, 2008
Betty Jo Tucker, ReelTalk Movie Reviews

A totally charming story enhanced by beautiful CG animation. Full Review

David Cornelius
November 4, 2008
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com

A bland, soulless work. Full Review

Kevin Carr
October 28, 2008
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

Tinker Bell has been given the star treatment. There's plenty of material to mine from Pixie Hollow, which will hopefully provide a rich source for future films. Full Review

Brian Webster
October 17, 2008
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

Sweet and fun, mostly free from overbearing celebrity voices and, while the computer animation is unremarkable, it looks good enough to make the overall impression solid. Full Review

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