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Barbie and the Three Musketeers

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Not as good as other Barbie titles; some violence.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Barbie goes to battle? Maybe not as egregious as this, but Barbie and her friends train to fight and do indeed drop a host of bad guys with their self-made weapons. The idea that girls can't be Musketeers motivates Barbie and her friends to try their hardest to fulfill their dreams to be swashbucklers with swords. Eh...

  • Role models :

    Brandishing a weapon does not make Barbie a strong, empowered role model. And Musketeers do not necessarily screech, "Musketeers rock!" with a cheerleader bounce.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Considering that it's Barbie, there's a lot of sword play and macho language from the girls. "Let's do this!" Barbie shouts as they take on a group of ne'er-do-wells. As they prepare for a costume ball where there's danger, Barbie and her friends decide to make "weapons that blend in with our costumes." Barbie runs with a sword to best the bad guy atop a Parisian church.

  • Sexy stuff:

    A good deal of accidental touching and special moments with the Prince, as Barbie attempts to save his life. Swoony, dreamy sighs as the Prince walks by.

  • Consumerism:

    Obviously the Barbie tie-ins with the movie are must-haves for fans. A Corinne doll, complete with a sword, is on the shelves.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Parents need to know that Barbie is supposed to be a French "countryside girl" whose dream is to be a Musketeer like her father once was. Some parents might question "girl power" being defined by using weapons. Barbie and her friends fight and go after bad guys with their self-made weapons.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the history of females as warriors. Who are the women who have gone to battle in times past? Is there a reason why women should or shouldn't go to war? Why have women traditionally left the violence to men?
  • Though it's not exactly violent, this movie has a lot of sword play and fighting. How does even the mildest level of violence affect a young viewer? This article looks at the effects of media violence on our society's most impressionable viewers.
  • Barbie and her friends help to save the Prince. This is a role-reversal from the typical fairy tale. Can you think of some alternate ending to some other fairy tales? How are girls portrayed in typical fairy tales?
  • Does being equal mean that girls must be initiated into the violent world of boys?
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    I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Teaches your child to be violent

    My daughter is now getting in trouble at daycare for increased hitting of her friends since the first time she saw this movie. I noticed a change in her behavior immediately after watching the movie for the first time.

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