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Alice in Wonderland

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Surreal Disney classic with wild-card characters.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    The Queen of Hearts yells "off with her head!" but as a card she's hard to take too seriously.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Hookah smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Alice in Wonderland

Parents need to know that Alice does just about everything we tell kids not to do, including going off with strangers and eating and drinking things that may be dangerous. During the psychedelic 1960s, the scene with the caterpillar puffing on a hookah was popularly considered to be a reference to opium or hashish -- possibly because the movie, like the book, has such a surreal and dream-like quality -- but there's nothing in the movie (or the book) to suggest that connection.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the dreamy world Alice finds herself in. Which of these wild characters is your favorite? Why do they celebrate un-birthdays in Wonderland? Could you celebrate one right now? Why does Alice sing the song "I Give Myself Very Good Advice (But I Very Seldom Follow It)"? When did you give yourself good advice and not follow it?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the best movies ever made!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Trippy book and movie.

    I love both, but they send you into some kind of surreal world; a dream that you won't be done with until it's done with you. It's a great quality, although most likely intentional, that not everybody finds every day. Alice In Wonderland is a nice escape away from what reality is. Oh, and 'I Give Myself Good Advice' is a song that fits me wonderfully, haha.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    Wonderful Classic

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    very good disney!!!

    Alice in wonderland has been a favorite of mine for ages!!! I must admit, the cheshire cat freaks me out a little, but its still a very good movie!!!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    The only scene that makes it more adult....

    the only scene that should makes it pg is when the cattapilar smokes, also this might give kids odd dreams, kids 5+

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Super creative

    I love this movie - it is pure fun. Super creative, super imaginitive, and fun to watch. Be aware, that near the end, when the Queen of Hearts appears, be prepared for yelling/screaming by the queen (which bothered my kids, as well as her shouting constantly "Off with their heads!") Aside from that, the whole movie is definitely fun and vibrant and silly. Good fun!

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in District of Columbia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I Laughed!

    It's a good movie for kids aged 4+.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Alice In Wonderland Rocks!!!!!

    I like the white rabbit! I like Alice! I like Dinah the cat! The songs are great!

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Scary but Solid

    I, personally, didn't like this movie. It was clean, and it's a classic, but I nevertheless was creeped out by Tweedledee and Tweedledum (sp?) and also by the little oysters that got eaten. For some this might be a really good movie, but many of my friends share my opinion that it was creepy and somewhat dark (the cat and the queen). I'm not going to let my kids watch it until they're at least 8 or 9. If your kids have grown up with this sort of movie, however, it should be fine.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Fantastic movie! THIS is old Disney!

    Fantastic. I loved it. The songs, the whole story....amazing. That said, I bet you're all wondering if there's anything really bad. Not really. A caterpillar smokes through a gian pipe. Obvious that he's in a bad mood, no doubt cause he smokes. (Jk) Some funny threats of "Off with their heads!" from the Queen of Hearts, but the only thing slightly disturbing about the whole thing is how flippant she is with the punishment.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  14. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0

    Not good for the little ones

    Some things in this movie are too intense for the under 5 crowd. My 4 year old was disturbed by the Queen of Hearts and wondered why Alice was so scared. We watched it once and took it back to the video store.

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