Those loveable Disney ‘Buddies’ are back with a new movie just in time for Halloween.

In case you don’t know who the ‘Buddies’ are, please don’t tell Boo. She loves the 5 of them, Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Mudbud and Buddah.

And to be honest, who can resist cute golden retriever puppies anytime, especially when they talk and have the attitude of these 5?

Spooky Buddies is set at Halloween in a small American town. It has all the ingredients of a Disney movie, good versus evil, and the team working, good puppies and their kids obviously save the town from doom and the evil warlock!

The beginning and back story were a bit scary for Boo whose almost 6, but once the Buddies appeared she really enjoyed the movie. I know a Mr Almost-8,  Buddies fan that has watched this movie everyday for the past couple of weeks, and thinks it’s the best one yet!

Cute, talking animals are definitely a winner with these kids!

I wouldn’t recommend this movie for children under school age, or for those that have difficulty separating what happens in movies from reality. There are some dark and scary moments in the movie and I was glad that we didn’t end up watching it with Boo’s school friend, who is a little bit of an anxious sort.

Boo and Mr Almost-8 both agreed that it would be really great if Halloween in Australia was like Halloween in the Spooky Buddies movie. Even I have to admit, the decorated homes and the efforts people go to with costumes does look like fun.

Boo was thinking she was going to have a Halloween-themed birthday party this year, so she could wear her witch costume. She changed her mind at the last minute but with all the cool decorations and props around, I’m definitely going to do that in the next couple of years, and scare all of her friends with spookiness

I did buy a couple of things – a pumpkin head to hang at the front door and some eye-ball lollies in case anyone comes knocking on our door at Halloween. As for whether Boo can trick or treat? I am undecided…

Giveaway Time – Closed

Porter Novelli have kindly provided me with a Spooky Buddies Blu-Ray and DVD Value Pack (RRP $49.95) and a Buddies Plush Toy (RRP $14.95) to give away to one lucky reader (Aussie readers only sorry).

To enter leave a comment telling me what you think of Halloween. Do your kids trick or treat? Do you have treats available in case someone comes knocking at your door?

Giveaway closes at 8pm (AWST) on Halloween night (31st October 2011).

Winner will be drawn by random.org

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Disclaimer: I received a Spooky Buddies Blu-ray and DVD Value Pack, plush toys and Buddies activities courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Porter Novelli. All opinions expressed are my own.