Macaroni Kid N Scottsdale-PV was approached to host an advanced screening for the new Netflix original series DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free, premiering on Netflix Friday, May 5, 2017 and we were thrilled!
On March 29, 2017 Toys & Playtime Oasis graciously opened their toy and play store to us for a fun filled screening. Guests watched two, 20 minute screenings, enjoyed goodie bags, Bryer toys with food and fun!
A coming of age series, inspired by DreamWorks’ Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Spirit Riding Free. At first, it looks like a knock-off of Spirit that does away with the film’s message promoting freedom and individuality, while taming the wild heart that made Spirit such a beloved character. This is why it’s important to actually watch a series, because sometimes the trailers fall short. Spirit Riding Free keep the spirit of the film the same but in quite different ways. He focus this time around isn’t about the horse but rather the newly arrived 12 year old Lucky Prescott. It follows three friends, who together experience coming of age and the power of friendship. Lucky, a gusty 12 year old girl, befriends a wild mustang she names Spirit. With her two best friends, Abigail and Pru, and their horses by her side, they explore a world filled with endless rides and never ending fun. Together they’ll push their own limits and discover what truly means to be free.
Spirit Riding Free is more concerned with offering a strong sense of adventure in each episode while peppering in some practical life lessons for kids rather than dipping into more mature social commentary. This is a wise decision. Whether it’s in Lucky learning how to make friends, how to own up to her mistakes, how to patch up a disagreement, or how to conquer her horse-riding fears, Spirit Riding Free does quite well in service to its audience when providing adventure.
Spirit Riding Free is an adventurous, kid-friendly series that will take young audiences along for a wild ride where they might even learn something along the way.
YoutubeTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxCCU9O1VEY
