This movie is not all that great besisdes their are a lotof vilonce
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Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Charming, turn-of-the-century American Girl tale.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
Parents need to know that the movie explores some sensitive storylines, such as socioeconomic differences and how children cope with the death of parents -- the main character is an orphan being raised by her grandmother. The DVD does a good, thoughtful job of addressing these issues.
Read our full review by Teresa Talerico
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Samantha demonstrates concern for those who are less fortunate and how her efforts occasionally go awry. For instance, although her rescue of the orphans is well intentioned, what might have been a better way to handle it? Also, was it wise for her to wander the streets of New York alone to find Nellie in the factory?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a brill dvd and book
i think it is a must have for all teens
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Charming movie with important message
This is a great movie to watch with your daughters. It deals with a lot of social issues, death of parents, rich vs. poor, helping the less fortunate. It also introduces alot of history, showing life in the early 1900's.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
not bad at all
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Very Well Done
My 7 year old daughter loves American Girl, and these movies are exactly what I want her watching. Even though she has suffered loss, the young girl in the story has to come to grips with her somewhat sheltered life when she befriends a family that is very poor. When the children of the other family are sent to work in a sweatshop, she must take a stand and a risk, not only to help her friends, but to do what is right. All of the AG movies teach young girls to be positive and strong without being rebellious and arrogant.
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