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Barbie: A Christmas Carol
(2008, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Kelly Sheridan)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Less authentic take; also less to scare younger kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Barbie: A Christmas Carol
Parents need to know that this animated DVD is based on the classic Charles Dickens tale and, unlike most Barbie movies, features an unlikable main character. Exactly like most Barbie movies, that character learns predictable lessons about selfishness and caring. Though not period-appropriate for Victorian England, a close biracial friendship is depicted. Ghosts play a part in the story, but not in a way that would scare even young children (one looks like a Valley girl, another Ethel Merman, and the third looks like a queen). There is virtually no discussion of the religious aspect of the holiday.
Read our full review by Nancy Davis Kho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Eden Starling's demand on her friends. Which of her three ghostly visits do you think was the most convincing in helping her reset her priorities? Barbie and Kelly start the movie talking about their family holiday traditions -- which are the traditions that you most like within your family's celebration?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
lovely christmas movie
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
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EVIL!!!
I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! WHY IT'S OUT!!?? WHY?!?!? IT'S EVIL! I TELL YOU IT'S EVIL!! EEEEEVVVIIILLL!!! E V I L !!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
We loved it
It's a good take on the original version of the classic tale. I really LOVE the fact that they sing "Joy to the World" in the movie and it's not been changed! The "spirits" may be a little much for young ones, but it's still a good watch!
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