Search - Fancy Lala: Complete Collection on DVD

Often passed over, this is a little known gem.

Matic | Florida | 03/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"At first look you will almost certainly dismiss this title as just another piece of "popstar fluff" and pass it over. Don't. Fancy Lala is suprisingly intelligent, charming and engaging.

The basic premise is that a young girl is given, for a time, the gift to transform herself into an older girl. She then balances out her time as a child with time becoming a model and eventually a pop idol. Simple enough.

Where this series gets interesting is how it takes this child's experiences as a young adult and uses them to help the child grow, and come to grips with many of the problems which face a kid her age. For instance, the series adeptly deals with a child's fear of divorce, need to learn to balance work and play, understanding the difference between myth and reality, coping with loss, and so on. All in a manner which isn't preachy, just fun.

Other series I'd compare Fancy Lala to are 'Kiki's delivery service' and 'Figure 17.' This is a great title for kids, and it's enjoyable for adults too. See for yourself."