Donkey Kong Country: Legend of the Crystal Coconut [VHS]
Since 1982, Donkey Kong has engaged video gamesters. Now considered a classic game, Donkey Kong  evolved into a 1997 television series.Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconutrelates the  further adventures of Donkey King, his mentor Cranky Kong, and sidekick Diddy Kong. Cranky Kong (and yes,  he is cranky), teacher and keeper of the Crystal Coconut, trains DK to be the ruler--and keep him out of trouble. But Cranky can't keep DK out of  trouble in this feature-length film, which finds everyone on Congo-Bongo Island battling for the elusive  Crystal Coconut (whoever holds the Coconut will receive any wish). Most vehemently after the Coconut  is the mercenary King K. Rool (and his reptilian horde of Kremlings) and  the  pirate Captain Scurvy.  Fortunately DK, despite some false starts, manages to save the day. The 3-D animation here is well done and engaging, and the music is  notably good, fun, and catchy. This film will no doubt be a particular favorite of fans of the game, especially young boys.--N.F. Mendoza