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Beverly Hills Chihuahua

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Upbeat talking-animal adventure is fun for kids.

Themes in this movie include:   family relationships, materialism
updated 10.09.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mostly positive messages. The movie explores class and cultural issues. A few silly Mexican jokes (said by animals).
  • Role models:

    Chloe realizes that there's more to life than being a pampered lap dog, and Rachel learns to be more responsible after Chloe runs away from her. Chloe overcomes her princess-y prejudices to form bonds with Delgado and Papi.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Mild peril: Chloe and Delgado confront mountain lions, dog-fight promoters, and a mean attack dog. Cops brandish their guns to arrest a character, but the weapons are only shown, not shot.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Dogs flirt/kiss and discuss dating; two humans also hug and flirt.
  • Language:

    Mild insults: "idiot," "stupid," "failure," "prissy."
  • Consumerism:

    The movie is about a pampered pooch from Beverly Hills... Brands include Louis Vuitton, Harry Winston, and Gucci. Rodeo Drive is also featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Parents need to know that, like most movies featuring talking dogs (or animals of any kind, really), this upbeat adventure comedy will interest young pet lovers. The film doesn't have much in the way of iffy content except for some mild peril revolving around a dogfight promoter's mean mutt and a group of mountain lions that endanger the pup protagonist. Two dogs have a heartfelt romance, and two humans flirt. There are a few insults and some silly Mexican jokes (said by animals); e.g. "We're MexiCAN, not MexiCAN'T."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the class and cultural issues the movie explores. At first, Chloe pretends not to like Papi. Why?
  • How did Chloe's troubles in Mexico open her eyes to how other dogs live? Is that an important message for people too?
  • What does Monte teach viewers about being proud of our heritage? 
  • Discuss what made kids want to see this movie -- the story, or all the advertising for it.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 3.0

    Very cute dog movie

    Cute and pretty funny; okay for all ages.

  2. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect movie!

    cute and clever! every one will cheer, even parents!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Cute Movie!!!!!!!!!!!

    My children love this movie. I took my 9 year old twins and they loved it. The dogs were so cute and there was no cussing!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Boring

    the plot is really poor

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    REALLY OFFENSIVE TO DOG LOVERS

    Ok .so the humor was funny, but the whole dog fight thing was absolutely not acceptable to be put in a movie that is geared toward little kids. And it made me want to cry because I love dogs. Plus it's illegal. So don't watch this if you love dogs.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    Beverly Hills Chihuahua is cute and funny.

    I mainly recommend this movie for kids and for some adults who like these movies the movie is fine for a lot of ages and entertaining for people who want to get away from strong violence and pervasive language.

  7. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    Totally cute dog fun for all.

    This movie is adorable. Kids and tweens especially will love this movie. The only thing that bugged me was the whole idea of using dogs as accessories, carrying them around in handbags and such, like Paris Hilton for example. It gives kids the wrong idea. Other than that, the movie is packed with action and lots of laughs. The fight scene may scare a few..it was unnecessary to add that in I think. But the story gives a good message about friendship. Watch this with the youngsters and just have fun.

  8. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

    We love this movie! It is so fun to see how this little Beverly Hills dog becomes less prissy and finds the chihuahua of her dreams. All of the humor is totally kid appropriate.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    The dog fight scene can be very scary for kids

    Both my kids were terrified of the dog fight scene. They begged me to turn it off and ran out of the room. (My kids are 8 and 6) I probably would not have bought the movie if I had known about that scene.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    The cutest talking dog movie since Homeward Bound

    I wasn't to sure about this movie. Me and my mom rented it and I was glad we did! A young female chihuahua Chloe was lost after a family relative brings her to mexico. Chloe gets kidnaped and brought to a dog fight. Though the seen was very sad to see all those dogs so helpless they were let free witch put a smile on my face! The songs went perfectly with the movie! I love them all. The songs include, Rich Girl, Low Rider, Hero, and many others! I would so buy it!

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    The cutest talking dog movie since Homeward Bound

    I wasn't to sure about this movie. Me and my mom rented it and I was glad we did! A young female chihuahua Chloe was lost after a family relative brings her to mexico. Chloe gets kidnaped and brought to a dog fight. Though the seen was very sad to see all those dogs so helpless they were let free witch put a smile on my face! The songs went perfectly with the movie! I love them all. The songs include, Rich Girl, Low Rider, Hero, and many others! I would so buy it!

  12. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    I thought the movie makers took a great idea, a pampered pooch on hard times, and ruined it with the frightening dog fight and race around Mexico. Also, the musical track was terrible, with copies of Pirates of the Caribbean, that even my 10 year-old noticed. Waste of money.

  13. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    I thought the movie makers took a great idea, a pampered pooch on hard times, and ruined it with the frightening dog fight and race around Mexico. Also, the musical track was terrible, with copies of Pirates of the Caribbean, that even my 10 year-old noticed. Waste of money.

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

    surprisingly cute!

    Even though Rachel is running around Mexico with her aunt's rather attractive landscaper, the movie is very clear that they had separate hotel rooms. I much prefer this to films like Homeward Bound and Milo and Otis... it was a bit scary, but it was just... cuter. Less dark and depressing, somehow. I'd highly recommend it, even though I heard it got bad reviews.

  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0

    it sucked

    i went with my friends to see this movie. i gotta tell you, one of the worst movies ive ever seen. some little kids may like it but to tell you the truth i thought it sucked

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    chiguaguas

  18. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 4.0

    It was Awesome!

    It was great! It had action and I thought it had a great storyline.

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Great Vid!

    This was a great movie for kids- there was a lot of sad parts and violence- so 8+!!!!

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 7 and give it 1.0

    Not appropriate for tender-hearted children

    My 5 year old was very scared of this movie. We made it only 25 minutes into the show before asking for our money back. He cried in the theatre because he was terrified at the dog fighting scene. Especially since the thought of the chihuahua being lost was enought to scare him. We have seen other movies but this was the scariest of all.

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