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Bratz Babyz
- Review Date: July 22, 2007
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Disturbing twist on already creepy Bratz dollz.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that it would be difficult to imagine worse role models for the tween girls at which this Bratz franchise is aimed. This DVD takes the Bratz characters -- four superficial teen girls obsessed with makeup, fashion, and shopping -- and shrinks them down to toddler size. Their behavior, appearance, and attitudes remain true to the original Bratz, so the audience is treated to the bizarre sight of toddlers putting on makeup, going to the mall, and wearing mini-skirts and high-heeled boots. The only adults in sight are buffoonish, and a puppy is repeatedly threatened by a bully.
What's the story?
In BRATZ BABYZ, Chloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin are toddlers The plot revolves around a puppy who first stows away and then runs away in the mall. The Bratz manage an escape from the mall "Playplace," where they are watched while their adult caregivers shop, in an effort to find and rescue the puppy.
Is it any good?
Following the trend of Looney Tunes with its Baby Looney Tunes, Bratz Babyz brings us the adventures of Chloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin as toddlers. It turns out that these baby Bratz aren't much different from the teen characters, wearing makeup, obsessing about fashion, and roaming the mall largely free from adult supervision. Aside from the adults, boys are also given short shrift in the movie, presented as ruffians who torture Miss Calabash and try to impede the girls' efforts to recover the dog. Girl power is taken too far when its point is to diminish boys.
Cotton candy-colored animation accompanied by throbbing techno music will keep the viewer awake during the slow points in the story (and there are many). The Baby Bratz are genuinely disturbing to look at: cropped tops and sexy boy-styled underpants accentuate long baby legs and big hair. One positive note is that the girls learn they must work together to be successful in finding the missing dog, and they are apologetic when they've hurt one another's feelings. It's almost enough to erase the memory of toddlers singing "you look hotter than hot, you're dressed up to rock!" OK, maybe not.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why kids might like the Bratz characters, and whether presenting them as toddlers enhances or diminishes that attraction. Is it realistic that the four toddlers and their friends would be left at the mall with so little adult supervision? Are the characters realistic in any way?
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Kid, 11 years old
March 27, 2010
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Bad
OK. I have not seen this show but high heels for babys? I'm nine and NEVER have wore high heels. If they wear high heels then I should. But that proves that this show stinks! These bratz are the worst role models in the history of role models. Now I put violence down because a puupy is kidnapped, and that is really sad.
They also wear skimpy cloths in EVERY ONE OF THERE MOVIES. So let me just say i want bratz to die!
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Bratz babys looked like 2-year olds
The bratz babys looked like 2-year olds. But they are way too young to be so smart.
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Wholesome and innocent film that even infants can watch.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 11, 2010
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Mini Teens!
Gosh, it's like a mini version of teenagers! Look, I think Barbie is much better.
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OH MY!
This is a very good movie and alot of people seems to be confused that the perfume and makeup the bratz put on isn't good I like this movie.
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i like this movie and i really like the music in it. anyone can watch
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BAD ROLE MODELS......... BAD EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
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disturbing...
Ok, so like babys walking around in high heels and skimpy skirts. Of course makeup. What does their real face look like. The bratz company what are they thinking. At least there are docter barbies and the Kellys don't wear any make up. Come on who likes Bratz babys?
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PERFECT MOVIE JUST FOR TODDLERS!
This is even better for very young girls than the already perfect normal bratz. It came out when my daughter was 5 and a long time bratz fan. After she saw it a time or two I watched it with her and it was the first time I really saw a bratz movie with her. It is full of helpful very brainy for their age 3 year old girls who while slightly more indepent for their age are perfect role models for todlers and the go on a big adventure all about friend ship and teamwork.
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not ok for 5+
Like come on this is a joke for people who should be careful about the film.
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Davis Doi |
| Cast: | Alexandra Carter, Ashleigh Ball, Britt McKillip |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 64 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 12, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | September 12, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
| MPAA explanation: | not rated |
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