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Bratz: Genie Magic

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    All style and absolutely no substance.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexy clothing, loads of makeup, suggestive language all add up to poor images of women.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Girls are kidnapped and tied up; fighting and kicking; running in fear from clones.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Very skimpy clothes, loads of makeup, flirtations with boys, suggestive body movements.
  • Language:

    "Eliminate them!" "Stupid girls," "Christ" and slang such as "You are so not a loser."
  • Consumerism:

    A bonanza of toys and goods about BRATZ are available.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bratz: Genie Magic

Parents need to know that the BRATZ wear gobs of makeup and skimpy clothes, speak in clichés, and model stereotypes of boy-crazy, shallow tweens. The girls are chased by strange looking clones, tied up, and threatened, all the while fighting and kicking their way to safety. Young girls may be captivated by the glitz but not prepared for the violence and scary turns of the plot. A normal coming-of-age problem is left in the hands of these unrealistic-looking young women, which in turn provides no positive learning for viewers about strong females.

Read our full review by Pam Gelman

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the unnatural way that these girls look. They all have the same figure, facial structure, and way of speaking. This may be what adolescent girls aspire to, but families can ask their kids if this is a normal reflection of their own peers or teenage girls that they see. Does the way that they live seem like a normal kid's life -– where are the parents? When do they do homework? How can they pay for the constant influx of clothes? Beyond their makeup and clothes, parents can address the bond between the girls and point out that it's their relationship and loyalty that helps them solve problems.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Cmmon Sense Media This reveiwer person is wrong

    Whoever reviews any Bratz thing I think wants to create a Britney Spears image. These are mostly fine movies and there is good socail behaivor and there are good messages.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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