This movie is based very loosely on two famous works of literature. The first is based on "The Wind in the Willows". The movie doesn't live up to the book, but my 4 year old enjoyed it. I think most of the plot went over his head. Be aware that Toad is gripped by "mania", put on trail, sent to jail, escapes from jail and is up to mischief. We suggested we turn it off before the second story, because we thought it would be too scary. It is based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and we knew to expect a headless horseman. We tried it, and he didn't find it too scary, but I think it was because he didn't really understand what was going on. He kept giggling at the funny faces Ichibod was making while he was scared. The "romance" in this part was not particularly nice, and I hope some of the messages went over my son's head. The female character is a flirt; Ichibod and his rival compete for her attention, and are unkind to each other; Ichibod dreams of marrying her for her beauty and her money. We didn't really enjoy the movie.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
(1949, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Bing Crosby, Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore)Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Great family entertainment.
Classic Disney treatment of classics. Mr. Toad is very funny. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is wonderfully told. Sure there are old fashioned characters and relationships. But these are classic stories.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Deserves to be held in much higher regard than it is.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Parent raiting
Watched it when I was 5 my parents scared me after it by sending me outside then when I came back inside when it was dark they got an orange pumpkin head and scared me now every Halloween I have been scared stiff and I am 15 I started to get over it at 10 but still. It depends on the type of parent you are if your the whole type of BOO during saw you probably don't want to show your kids.
