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Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow
- Review Date: March 25, 2007
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2007
Common Sense Media says
Predictable Barbie story boasts great animation.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is an evil fairy who threatens to destroy idyllic Fairytopia. The heroine, Elina, is ostracized by other apprentices at fairy school, but meets two friends who are kind to her. When one of the mean fairy students needs help, Elina selflessly goes to her rescue, and all the apprentices learn to work together to thwart the threat to their kingdom. Girls under 8 will get the most out of the simple story on this DVD, and because it's Barbie, they will probably be begging for all the merchandise to go with it.
What's the story?
In MAGIC OF THE RAINBOW, Barbie is back as Elina, the good fairy who has earned her wings, turned into a mermaid, and then back into a fairy. This time she's working with other fairies to save Fairytopia from green-haired Laverna, who wants to plunge Fairytopia into ten years of bitter winter by stopping the annual spring ritual to produce the first rainbow of the season. Elina is chosen as an apprentice to one of the seven Guardian fairies who oversee Fairytopia and report to its leader, the Enchantress. Elina attends fairy school with six other apprentices, most of whom resent her fame for saving Fairytopia in the past. They learn skills in magic, flance (that's flight plus dance), and luminescence. Meanwhile, the Enchantress' jealous sister, Laverna, plots to gain her sister's crown. As Laverna moves forward with her plan, Elina must get the self-involved and resentful apprentices to work together and outmaneuver Laverna's powerful fairy magic.
Is it any good?
Children between 4 and 8 will probably enjoy the simple story, flat characters, and the triumph of good over evil. The subplot of Elina's pet puffball Bibble, whose attention is split between a loose tooth and a new friend, will work for younger kids in the tooth-losing stage as well.
There is a concise and helpful introduction recapping Elina's adventures in the first two movies, and like the other Fairytopia movies, the animation is lush and mesmerizing. Some viewers may notice that flance instruction looks suspiciously like the Dance Dance Revolution. video games.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Elina's arrival at the Crystal Palace. How did she cope when the other apprentices weren't nice to her? Have you ever been nervous to go to a new school or classroom? How did you handle it? The fairy apprentices, even the ones who don't like one another, have to work as a team to save the day. Why is it a good idea to work as a team? What would have happened if they didn't help one another?
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lovely!
One of my favourite Barbie films. Very enjoyable. Nothing wrong with it
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Huh????
It is horribly violent with bloodthirsty shooting and foul language.
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I almost puked when I saw this movie
This movie is horrible and stupid.I only wathed it for 5 minutes and I had to change the channel.
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Good for 4-9 year olds (depending on child) - positive messages
What I like about this movie and Barbie movies in general is that it is the female characters that are facing and standing up to the "bad guys" and persevering through situations. I agree that more diversity in the movies would be appropriate and that there is an opportunity here for the kids to get wrapped up in the consumerism side of things... however typically the products on the shelves only coincide with new releases, so you won't seem much available for the older movies anyway. It has been a while since I've seen this one but most of the Barbie movies play beautiful music...often classical, and/or encourages creativity.... such in Swan Lake (ballet) and Rapunzel (painting). Men or Prince Charmings may enter the stories but they do not "save the day"... the Barbie character does along with her friends.
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Another fun fairy movie
Great movie...
They do need to have other races in the barbie movies, like they do in A Christmas Carol. But it still has a great message
Not sure how this could encourage a girl to go around kissing boys...sounds more like a parenting problem than a movie problem
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barbie
my sis loves that movie thats y im txting that too u she tanks its great please txt bak.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, princesses and fairies |
| Studio: | Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
| Director: | William Lau |
| Cast: | Alistair Abell, Kathleen Barr, Sharon Alexander |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 75 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 13, 2007 |
| DVD release date: | March 13, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
| MPAA explanation: | not rated |
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