Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse ~ Form Review

Include a pink personal elevator, and lights and sounds on every level!
Roaring fireplace and pop up flat screen tv
Ultra-luxurious Barbie signature bathroom
Charming light-up tiki lights and outdoor whirlpool tub
Sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet.

DREAM HOME - DVD MovieIt would seem a foregone conclusion that a stellar cast of actors, led by real-life marrieds Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, and an Academy Award-nominated director like Jim Sheridan (In America), should be able to breathe life into a by-the-books psychological thriller like Dream House, even with its airy supernatural overtones. But their combined talents, along with that of Naomi Watts and the always welcome Elias Koteas, cannot save the film's moribund plot, which asks viewers to believe that the storyboard life of fa! mily man Craig is actually a delusion in the mind of a psychotic (also Craig) who has butchered his wife (Weisz) and children. Such a notion wouldn't pass muster as a basic cable feature, though all concerned do their best to seem invested in the proceedings. Craig and Weisz share the screen well, and while Watts is wasted as a nosy neighbor, the supporting cast, which includes Jane Alexander, Marton Csokas, and Gregory Smith, do their share of heavy lifting. But the film's extensive behind-the-scenes troubles--to wit, battles between Sheridan and production company Morgan Creek, which precipitated Sheridan's attempt to remove his name from the picture, while Craig and Weisz refused to promote it--as well as its notoriously spoiler-heavy trailer leave Dream House feeling a bit on the spoiled side, with only devotees of the leads or truly starved horror fans among its possible viewers. --Paul GaitaCharlie Tor finds the perfect house for his soon-to-be family of! three. Lots of room, a huge yard for his adopted daughter to ! play in, and an incredibly low asking price.

While waiting for his wife and daughter to arrive from Cambodia, Charlie handles all the tasks of moving into the new house, alone. As he gets to know some of his neighbors, and spends time exploring his surroundings, Charlie discovers he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Charlie Tor finds the perfect house for his soon-to-be family of three. Lots of room, a huge yard for his adopted daughter to play in, and an incredibly low asking price.

While waiting for his wife and daughter to arrive from Cambodia, Charlie handles all the tasks of moving into the new house, alone. As he gets to know some of his neighbors, and spends time exploring his surroundings, Charlie discovers he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Cary Grant is hilarious as a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape the confines of his family's tiny midtown apartment. So he designs his dream home in the suburb! s and discovers the project wasn't as easy as it seemed. The house gets larger. The bills get bigger. The problems just won't go away. Eventually, the whole affair becomes a nightmare-a very funny nightmare-that left audiences laughing in 1948 and will have you in stitches, too. This is the comedic masterpiece that inspired the popular 1987 movie "The Money Pit." It's an adventure in homeowning that strikes a familiar chord with everyone who's ever bought a house. Year: 1948 Director: H.C. Potter Starring: Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn DouglasCary Grant stars as an advertising executive who dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems. (See the 1980s Tom Hanks comedy The Money Pit for an updated version of the same idea.) The big appeal here are the two leads, Grant and Myrna Loy, who were each in their early 40s and at the peak of their careers. Together with solid support! from Melvyn Douglas and a screenplay that might have been tai! lor-made for their polished brand of comedy, the stars dominate this simple project. --Tom Keogh Enter the world of Barbie! These three stories of fabulousness include a pink personal elevator plus lights & sounds on every level! Enter through the front door to a warm and glowing light-up chandelier, dining area and fully-stocked kitchen. Entertain in the second-level living room with roaring fireplace and pop up flat screen TV, plus an ultra-luxurious Barbie signature bathroom. On the third floor is a posh bedroom suite with canopy bed and balcony with charming light-up tiki lights & outdoor whirlpool tub! Sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet. (Doll not included.)Be a part of Barbie's luxurious lifestyle in her new 3-Story Dream Townhouse. Designed for ages three and up, the Dream Townhouse stands over three feet tall and comes fully furnished -- including lights and sounds on each level! Your child will enjoy havin! g role-playing adventures with Barbie and her friends in this fancy new townhouse.

At a Glance

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Requires:

3 "AA" batteries (not included)
Phillips screwdriver
Adult assembly

What We Think

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The Good: Great new Dream Townhouse for the Barbie lover in your home.

The Challenging: Ma! ny of the elevator parts are similar and can be confusing.

In a Nutshell: Fun, new Barbie dream home with plenty of lights, sounds, and activities.

The Dream Townhouse is over three feet in height and comes with over 55 pieces and accessories. View larger.

Real Sounds and Lights
Barbie's Dream Townhouse is decorated throughout in classic Barbie pink, with lifelike intricate details, lights, and sounds. With over 55 pieces and accessories, the house has five fully furnished, deluxe rooms with chand! eliers, tiki lights, a fireplace, and a refrigerator that all ! light up . Sounds include Barbie "humming" in the shower, the kitchen timer, the doorbell, the fireplace crackling, or the toilet flushing.

Along with the realistic lights and sounds, the townhouse also features a pink, personal elevator -- which easily moves from floor to floor with a pull string, and an outdoor spa area with a whirlpool tub and light-up tiki lamps.

Besides the whirlpool, Barbie can entertain her friends by cooking something in the fully stocked kitchen, watching a movie on her pop-up flat-screen TV, or even just snuggling up by the warm, crackling fireplace.

Hours of Interactive, Role-playing Fun
Barbie's 3-Story Dream Townhouse is the play-set for the Barbie lover in your home. The townhouse provides a setting for interactive, role-playing adventures, and includes everything Barbie could need to entertain her guests, or have a quiet night at home by the fire. Your child will love pulling the elevator to each floor, filling up the whirlpool f! or pool parties, and playing with all of the realistic lights and sounds.

As a side note: While assembling the townhouse, be sure to follow the directions for the elevator carefully, since the parts look similar and could be confusing.

What's in the Box
House pieces, stickers, and over 55 pieces and accessories. (Batteries not included.)