Bratz: Genie Magic (NR, 2006)

Seriously 1 star and iffy? :/

Actually, Mojo, it's not the content that makes this movie inapropriate, but the messages and roll models. Girls who watch these kinds of movies are prone to have anorexia so that they can look like the Bratz (even though the probably look fine already) and 1 in 2,000 girls has a body like the Bratz. And, 10% of the time, anorexia can lead to death and it's all because of stuff like this! Language and Sex won't scar kids permanently, it's messages telling them that if they can't look like the Bratz, they aren't good enough. Sadly, most media has come to this. One very good example for everyone of something the opposite of this is found in the episode of "The Twilight Zone" called "Eye of the Beholder." It was made in 1960 and may put kids off because it's in black and white, but make them watch it anyway. I am usually pretty liberal in my reviews, but this is an issue that can have no tolerance! Period.

Yes, they do dance sexily. But that's because they are belly dancing. Belly dancing IS sexy. Yes, it's not really appropriate for kids. But can you honestly REALLY avoid a kids film with at least a tad of sexuality in it? That's how it is now, sad..but true. The Bratz have never been good role models. They are the girls with a 'Passion For Fashion', so it's natural they are going to be obsessed with just looks. I didn't particularly like this one when it came out and I don't like it still. I didn't think the plot was too interesting. If girls role model themselves on dolls or cartoons, I think they need to be talked to by their parents. They aren't MEANT to look realistic, that's the point. Plus, they aren't EVER going to use 'fuller figured' girls in any Barbie movie/doll, winx club doll or character..Bratz doll.etc. It's sad, but true. It's 'Fashion' to be thin in the media world. Hopefully one day media will accept bigger girls

Jesus! People need to stop over-reacting! This movie was very entertaining and has some great music