We've been watching more movies because of my difficult pregnancy, and I would recommend this well before the original Bambi. I believe my daughter is able to take the frightening chase scenes, she probably doesn't think what would happen if the dogs caught the fawn, so it doesn't bother her.
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Bambi II
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Bambi more mature, but still a tearjerker.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Bambi II
Parents need to know that this movie picks up right where Bambi left off. There are many references to the death of Bambi's mother and frightening scenes of hunting dogs chasing Bambi. Faline's mother is caught in a hunter's trap. A new character, Ronno, is a bully fawn who picks on Bambi -- "Isn't Bambi a girl's name?"
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the bullying behavior of Ronno and how to stand up for oneself and be an ally to one's friends. Pre-viewing, parents may also want to prepare their younger kids about what happened to Bambi's mother. They could talk about how they felt when they were young viewers watching the classic prequel.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
I love it
Very heart-warming... I love Ronno, though he is the bully...but so cool....overall a cute movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Good film, with a couple of hesitations
When I saw the previews for this direct to DVD movie, I was surprised at my interest level. The animation was better than your usual direct to DVD movie, and they got Patrick Stewart to voice Bambi's father. Overall I enjoyed this film, especially the father and son bonding. However, I'm not completely sold on it. An antihero character, Ronno exhibits some behaviors I'm not sure I'm ready for my 6 year-old to see just yet. He's very disrespectful to his mother, yelling at her when she asks him to come. Yet she does nothing to admonish him. He taunts Bambi for having a "girl's name", and the use of the phrase "momma's boy" is used in a mean way. Thumper the rabbit also says his mother is "not the boss of me", which isn't very respectful. Fortunately, she sets him straight and doesn't tolerate his disrespect. Despite these reservations, I still might keep the DVD for now and maybe wait until my son is older to watch it. The story, animation and music are well done. In the meantime, I'll just keep thinking about it...
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i cried!
I love this movie at end it gets sad because of is mother gettng killed.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Magnificent!
An amazing love story between father and son joining together to do wonderful things. If you have seen the first Bambi you would know about all the tragic things that happens to the poor deer. Many horrible things happened to him again. With Thumper, Flower, and Bambi's Dad, Bambi learns lessons and enjoys jorneys. This story is a must for any young child, I even enjoied it. Thank you I hope this helped you make good movie choices.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Something to watch "with" your kids. The subject matter gets a little deep, what with single parenting, foster parenting, and bullying. Oddly incongruent with the original and being an avid Disney fan, I was frustrated by that. My 3 year old loves it because it's funny. My 6 year old likes it because it's funny...but sad in places.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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