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The Last Mimzy

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Quirky sci-fi adventure best for fantasy lovers.

updated 10.15.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Siblings help each other with a mission no one else understands. A father asks for a leave of absence from work to tend to his family in crisis. Parents learn that if their children exhibit odd, telekinetic behavior, it's best not to delay seeking professional help.
  • Violence & scariness :

    Some disturbing images: FBI agents storm into the Wilder home and take the entire family into custody; Emma "atomizes" her hand and face and then shakes. Mimzy whispers in an eerie buzz, and some close-ups of the stuffed animal and the other mysterious toys are downright creepy. Emma is in danger during an important scene.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Mom and dad kiss hello and goodbye. Larry is shown getting out of bed in a T-shirt and briefs; he and his fiancee Naomi kiss, and then she makes an innuendo-filled comment: "Is this what we're doing now?"
  • Language:

    Minor words: Noah says "sucks" several times.
  • Consumerism:

    Heavily featured product placements: The parents drive a Subaru Outback and Mercedes sedan; Noah makes a Sprite can move with his mind; the "Intel" logo is pivotal to the film's resolution; iMacs, iPods, Sony plasma TVs, video games, and more all get screen time.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Last Mimzy

Parents need to know that despite its whimsical title, this fantasy adventure incorporates many sci-fi elements that may frighten sensitive children. It's unclear whether the mysterious toys the children find are alien, from the past or future, good or evil. Mimzy (a talking stuffed rabbit) speaks in a buzzing whisper that only Emma can hear, and the toy's many close-ups border on the menacing: Just what does the white rabbit want? FBI agents bust in the family's door and take everyone into custody under the laws of the Patriot Act. The young protagonists speak telepathically with each other and the Mimzy. Ultimately it's a harmless fantasy, but some scenes featuring the strange devices can be creepy, even for adults.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the film's many fantasy elements. How is it similar to or different from other sci-fi and fantasy movies? How do you feel about the idea of toys having a strange affect on kids?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 1.0

    THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I'd RATHER WATCH DOGS CRAP OUTSIDE THEN WATCH THIS FILM!!!! those little kids are the worst actors EVER.it was so stupid,i wanted to RIP the cotton out of the mimzy doll and then burn it in front of the little girl.if u wanna something corny and fake then turn to the sci-fi channel.basically this is the worst stupidest movie i have ever seen in a matter of fact how could i even call this THING a movie

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Odd and a little creepy

    I did not like this film. My 9 year old and 6 old watched it with my husband and I which helped to debunk the weird New Agey issues with the teacher and his fiancee as well as the strange beginning and end of the film. There are lots of holes in the plot which are never resolved such as what happened really in the future, what happens to Mimsy, what did the tear have to do with anything and I could go on. Not well acted or executed as a film. Disappointing.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 0.0

    Do Not Let Your Young Kids watch!!

    This movie looks like it is for kids but ti is not. I had to turn it off because my four yeard old was scared to death!!

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE this movie!!!!!!!!!!

    this movie so good (a little scary though) Evey big kid will love the last mimzy.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i loved this movie

    i liked it because it had alot of unreal things and they looked verry cool i liked this movie so much this is my 2end time watching it. this is probly my secound fav.movie i think it's a good family movie if everyone is at least 8 it might be scary at first but everything turns out to be fine. some parts are also funny i like how they make it so unreal and also it would fall under fantasy.

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