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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

(1998, Rated NR, Family and kids)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A spirited romp through space.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Star Command emphasizes the importance of teamwork and of following the rules. Buzz learns the value of having a partner.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Many space battles with dramatic explosions, though we aren't aware of anyone dying on the ships. Buzz uses his laser on a variety of foes, and is shot at by Zurg and his minions. A friendly robot shatters into dozens of pieces. A villain blows up Buzz's mechanical arm.

  • Sexy stuff :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    This is a spin-off of the popular Toy Story series.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

Parents need to know that the action relies too much on battles and explosions, but introduces likeable new characters. There is some serious drama here, though, that may disturb kids: Buzz believes that his partner has died and mourns at a funeral service. Zurg turns a good ranger to evil. Crater vipers try to bite Buzz's head off. Little Green Men get tortured by aliens. When Zurg steals their planet's Uni-Mind to turn people to evil, Commander Nebula speaks in Zurg's voice. The ideal age for this clever space parody is grade-school kids. Older kids get more of the references to famous sci-fi movies, though the theme may seem trite to them.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it was important for Buzz and his friends to follow the rules. Why didn't he? What happened when he broke the rules?
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