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Cow Belles

(2006, Rated G, Comedy, Starring Alyson Michalka, Amanda Michalka, Jack Coleman)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Family comedy is slightly ludicrous but has heart.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Two stereotypical spoiled rich girls go through a life-changing experience that makes them rethink their priorities and learn responsibility. People from different social classes pull together as a community to help those in need.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cow Belles

Parents need to know that this film might at first seem to tell kids that the sisters' frivolous lifestyle is desirable and that their carefree, irresponsible behavior is something to aspire to. But things turn around when the girls finally realize the value of hard-earned money, learn about responsibility, and gain respect for people who must work for a living. While adults may not find this quick turnaround believable, the movie's overall intention is good.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the changes the sisters undergo. What's positive or negative about their attitudes and the way they live their life when the movie starts? What happens to make them rethink their ways? Do you think it's realistic for people to change so drastically in such a short time? Another discussion topic could be the adults with whom the girls interact. What do you think of the way their father treats them? How does this shape their personalities? How do some of the farm and factory workers become a positive influence on the girls?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0

    Silly by harmless

    The plot is definitely implausible, but it shows two appealing girls learning that having money isn't everything and you can't just say "sorry" and have problems go away. The way they learn the lessons is a bit overly obvious and dramatic, but for younger audiences not a problem.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Don't Watch This!

    I only saw this movie because my sister made me.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great

    Cow bells was a great movie.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Cute kids movie that

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Another good DCOM

    This is an excellent movie. It is on eof the best DCOM'S.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A must see movie

    I loved cow belles it is a great movie.If your changing your mind about seeing cow belles read this review before you back out.You will probably like it.Buy it on dvd to day after you see it your sure to have a smile the whole day.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Little Girls Might Like it

    This Disney Channel Movie is right on target for girls ages 7-11. Above that age, it starts to get boring.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    again

    Ok this movie need alot of fixing i watch it and i was board... and kids dont like that... -Kaitlyn

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A Good Movie

    This is a great movie for anyone! It's like an episode of The Simple Life, minus Paris and Nicole's potty mouths and bad behavior.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Okay

    Wasn't the worst DCOM wasn't the best DCOM. Not even close to what High School Musical is but a lot better than Go Figure. Alyson Michalka did really good, but her sister was a little overacting. Overall a pretty good DCOM.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Must watch

    It was a totally awesome movie. Anybody would love this one. It also has a lesson in it to. A wonderful movie I could watch it again and again.

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