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All parent reviews for Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Age
15
Average rating based on 6 parent reviews:
  • 33% say violence is an issue
Parent of 8 year old
October 17, 2010
 
Appalled that a movie from my childhood has references to true evil
First of all, in a world full of subtle inappropriate content, many failed to notice that the whole premise is based on the book they are seeking. You can check the references yourself, I even find it distasteful to write it here, it is the title of the half book she has from the start of the movie. Also, the references to 'witchcraft' imply paganism. I was actually appalled when I watched part of this with my five year old son thinking it a fun movie from my childhood. Thank the Lord I am educated and armoured to see the scary and subtle messages in this movie. And we wonder what is wrong with our world...parents, be on your guard if you care about the well-being of your children.

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Parent of 10 year old
April 9, 2008
 
A nice change from the same ole stuff
Our 4.5 yo loves this movie and I couldn't find a single objectionable thing about it (unlike most current Disney movies). We did have to do a bit of explaining abt the presence of the soldiers at the end. The reason why the kids are at Ms. Prices' house (escaping the Blitz) went over his head completely and that was fine with me. The oldest child's accent can be a bit difficult to understand but it gave us an opportunity to talk abt how people who live in different places speak differently. Overall, we enjoyed it. I was quite surprised to find it on the shelf of my local video store. I suspect if we want to buy it, I'll turn to eBay.

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Parent of 7 year old
April 9, 2008
 
Nazis?!
I really enjoyed this movie as a child, and looked forward to being able to share it with my children. I rented it a while ago to see if I thought it was ok (refresh my memory) and I don't think it is! I think the ghost army is scary, and the Nazi's and the ghosts shoot at each other. I realize my kid is young yet, at 3 1/2, but I am just not ready to discuss Nazis, and why they are evil with him.

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Parent of 6 and 11 year old
November 30, 2009
 
Not good messages for kids, and also violent, sexist and anti-German
Sexist, Anti-German, way too violent and scary for the 12 and under set. Also, what is up with the lingerie-clad woman walking on the railroad tracks? I recommend Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or the Absent-Minded Professor.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
One of the best Disney movies ever!!
It's both touching and inspiring. A must-see for everyone!!!

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Parent
April 9, 2008
 
Classic movie with Bizzare Nazi Imagery
I hadn't watched this in many years. The commentary on WWII seems way out of place for a family movie geared at kids.

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