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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Material girls in immaterial comedy for tweens.

updated 10.15.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The four heroines are multi-cultural and (mostly) confident in their abilities and friendships. Furthermore, they dare to socialize with people outside their clique at school, and one even urges her divorced parents to be civil to each other. There's a big qualifier though -- as befits characters based on a product toy line -- that they're fixated on fashion and material possessions (Buy! Buy! Buy!). Some stereotyping: the Asian-descended one is a science-math whiz. A boyfriend character is deaf, but defies the disability.
  • Violence & scariness :

    Some slapstick pratfalls, food fights, and a hostile athlete gets martial-arts punched (and impressed) by a science student.
  • Sexy stuff :

    A few provocative or tight dresses on the girls, and bikinis at poolside.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not only are the main characters inspired by a line of toys, they're surrounded by (and practically engulfed in) brand-name clothing, cars, computers (Apple, of course), and a shopping-as-empowerment message.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bratz: The Movie

Parents need to know that this movie derives from a popular line of dolls on the market with an outrageous arsenal of fashion accessories. A pro-shopping, pro-consumerism message underlies all the preaching about acceptance, confidence, standing by your friends, etc. There's a heavy emphasis on physical appearance; overweight or plain-looking girls are not very much in evidence. Food fights happen more than once.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether the movie promotes an enlightened attitude, or lots of clothing, accessories, and Bratz dolls. Could its message have come across without all the materialism? What's the appeal of the Bratz dolls in the first place?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    great movie!

    I love this movie so much, but I am 10, not 6. Parents should know that this movie should not be made for toddlers! Over-done bullying and does not set a good role model for them. It has sad parts, love interests and buy buy buy, but it is a great movie!

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    My favorite!

    This was a funny, awesome, touching and cool movie. Mean bully though, but other then that great. it was fun to watch and i watched it 2 in a row! but the point is, it's great- greater then great- it's- never mind. just watch it- it's very good!

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    My favorite!

    This was a funny, awesome, touching and cool movie. Mean bully though, but other then that great. it was fun to watch and i watched it 2 in a row! but the point is, it's great- greater then great- it's- never mind. just watch it- it's very good!

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    My favorite!

    This was a funny, awesome, touching and cool movie. Mean bully though, but other then that great. it was fun to watch and i watched it 2 in a row! but the point is, it's great- greater then great- it's- never mind. just watch it- it's very good!

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    My favorite!

    This was a funny, awesome, touching and cool movie. Mean bully though, but other then that great. it was fun to watch and i watched it 2 in a row! but the point is, it's great- greater then great- it's- never mind. just watch it- it's very good!

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