Parents need to know that this movie has lavish visuals and beautiful character animation, the somewhat syrupy story will probably entrance only the very young. There are some intense themes here: Banjo feels misunderstood and experiences mild peril alone in the city. More sensitive children may be disturbed by Banjo's separation from his family. The ideal age group for this movie is grade-school kids. Most will be able to identify with Banjo who constantly gets into trouble for misbehaving. Older children may still enjoy it, but 11- and 12-year olds may find the simple story too sentimental for their tastes.
Positive messages:Banjo learns life lessons and learns to overcome obstacles.
Though amazing tame for a Bluth production. The visuals might be a bit too extreme for a really little kid, but the film is very sweet and Banjo himself is adorable.