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Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz
- Review Date: July 28, 2007
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Mildly funny, but still catty and superficial.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though this Bratz animated DVD is more interesting than the others -- it includes a reality-TV sub-plot that's mildly entertaining -- it still sends mixed messages to young girls, ostensibly the show's target market. The main characters encourage a can-do attitude that's admirable and display great empathy for each other, but are catty with competitors, fixated on appearances (sporting lots of makeup and tight clothes better suited for clubbing), and obsessed with winning a fashion design show. The prize isn't a wholesome lesson that comes at the end of the movie; instead, it's a diamond-encrusted pair of boots.
What's the story?
In this Bratz adventure, Yasmin, Chloe, Jade, and Sasha compete against their nemesis, magazine editor Burdine Maxwell and her hench-girls, the achingly chic Tweevils, in a reality TV series, America Rocks Fashion, that has them scouring the country to find the best fashion designer ever. What's at stake? The Bratz's street and fashion cred; If Burdine and the Tweevils win, it means they have a better eye for fashion than the Bratz do. In order to win, Sharidan chucks the bookish look for a more Bratz-like guise. Comic relief comes in the form of the Simon Cowell-like host of the design contest who, like the real-life reality TV judge, is dressed in a tight, black T-shirt.
Is it any good?
It's a fun enough plot for kids. And surprisingly, cheeky enough to amuse a few grownups. It makes fun of the reality TV genre and the music, as always, is catchy -- it's the Bratz's biggest strength -- and moves the action along at a breezy pace.
Yet while the girls show a high regard for friendships, appearance and a preoccupation for shopping take center stage. Lipsticked, lacquered, and dolled up in miniskirts and tight tops, there's nary a fresh-faced teen in the bunch. Sharidan's ugly-duckling-to-swan makeover sends the message that you don't just have to be talented, you have to dress hip and be coiffed, too, to get ahead. Villain Mandy resorts to theft to win and isn't very remorseful when she's found out.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Sharidan, who seems destined to win (she's the hippest and her clothes are wearable). Why isn't her talent enough? Why does she have to change her appearance, too? Does this seem necessary in the larger scheme of things? Does one have to look attractive to make it in the design world? What does the media do to perpetuate this myth? Are looks prized equally or above talent? Does this seem fair?
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Kid, 11 years old
October 28, 2011
AGE
Don't watch, its a defintite pass
I remember watching this at 5, There was these girls [I swear they were Barbies...] who are barbie blond and seem to mock Barbie [I hate barbie too] There was this "evil" red flash which appeared in peoples eyes, one goes into one of the "Bratz" eyes and she goes catty X2. It all went over my head thought
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Kid, 11 years old
November 15, 2011
AGE
Whatev
Stupid but not iffy for 17. CSM is so annoying sometimes.
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AGE
Even an infant could watch this safe and wholesome kids movie
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disappointing
This was probably the most stupid Bratz film of all. The plot was ridiculous and totally bored me the whole way through. The Bratz are not role model material. But the films are still interesting to watch
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Nick Rijgersberg |
| Cast: | Lacey Chabert, Tia Mowry, Wendie Malick |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 73 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 26, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | September 26, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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