Most little girl 4 year olds will want to watch this movie but i would recomend watching it with them because there are some places where this movie can be a little frightening.
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Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Barbie fan's dancing dream is sometimes too scary.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses
Parents need to know that this fairytale-based fantasy combines elements that will appeal to little girls -- it's all right there in the title -- and themes that might scare them, too: The princesses' father is being slowly poisoned by a cruel relative who also bullies the girls. Parents should also be aware of the large number of product tie-ins they'll find mentioned in the insert, featured online, and in the toy stores.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the sisters work together to save their family. Although escaping into the magical dancing land is fun, why is it important for them to return home? If you had a magical land to go to every night, what would it be like, and would you bring your siblings with you? Would your magic place require a tiara and a dress or comfy PJs and play clothes?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
A LITTLE SCARY
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
nice movie
i liked this movie and im 15 lol
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
Careful about the use of magic
Isn't anyone bothered by the abundance of magic in this movie? We constantly have to tell our kids that magic is not a good thing, and this movie is full of magic.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
these movies are stupid.
personally I view barbie movies as one big commercial for the toy itself. also why parents would buy their kids this toy is beyond me. it gives kids delusions of what they look like when they grow up. good social behavior isn't enough to cover up a bad influence. once a child sees the movie they will be inclined to buy the toy. all in all pass. show your kids something from disney that isn't based on a toy. there are still plenty of princess movies out there just try to pass up ones that will influence your kids to buy the toys or make them want to buy the toys. also I think parents should show their kids movies where some of the goodguys aren't brainless. if the king had any smarts at all he'd know the duchess was poisoning him
- I rate this title off for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wonderful movie
Absolutely beautiful music. My 2 year old dances around the house constantly after watching this movie. The sisters all stick together and are strong female characters. Some minor scenes with fighting, but really mild considering they conquer the bad character by making her dance away. Luckily the poisoning of the king is way too above her head to register.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good family values in Barbie
I love how this movie shows how close the 12 sisters can be despite the age difference and the different things that they like. My daughter has decided she loves to dance like the main character and it has prompted her do want to do dance again. Any movie that promotes children to want to do physical activity during and continue doing after it, gets a plus in my books!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
A Great Message
This movie brings back all that was great about the old Disney movies; no "Bratz" counter-culture, no tiresome multi-cultural brow beating. This movie is as white-bread as they come, and I have to say that is such a welcome change these days. It has a positive message about teamwork and bravery, and I love watching my daughters having so much fun dancing to classical ballet. This movie is a great example for young girls to see; definitely not like some of the more normal "modern" themes that may lead them down questionable paths one day.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Barbie proves herself a strong female character again
As in all of the Barbie movies, a strong female lead does the right thing and saves the day, with a little help from her friends. Positive messages about teamwork, family loyalty, and good winning out over evil. My four year old was disturbed at the thought of someone poisoning the father, but many young kids will miss that plot line. My daughters love to dance while the movie plays, and are not glued to it mindlessly. It may be hard for some parents to sit through, but it's aimed at young girls, not moms and dads. I can count on Barbie movies to spark conversations about topics like love, family, doing what's right even when it's hard, bravery, and kindness and compassion.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Fits right in with all the other Barbie movies
Pretty much what you would expect from a Barbie movie. It is a little strange from an adult perspective that all 12 daughters are pretty much identical except for dress and hair color, but my 5 year old enjoys it. She does not understand the plot line involving the attempted murder(by slow poisoning) of the father however.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Fun princess story
A new fairytale told in a way only Barbie can. It's a bit of a difficulty as a parent to sit through it... however the joy it gave my daughter was well worth the purchase!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
WONDERFUL DVD
WE have and LOVE all the Barbie movies (except the "Diary" one, which I do not feel is suitable for my 5 year old). My daughter loves to dance as she watches them (BONUS-exercise :) And it was her introduction to classical music, which she also loves!
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