Bright Eyes (PG, 1934)
common sense media says
This "Good Ship Lollipop" is sweet, but sad, too.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 67% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Shirley's mother dies in a car accident halfway through the film. Plus, Joy and her parents are mean and manipulative toward her. Shirley remains happy despite losing both parents, which may be confusing to kids. Shirley also hitchhikes and runs around by herself in adult places, like airports and down streets.
Violence & scariness:
Joy bullies Shirley, threatening to run her over playing "railroad," and tears up a doll she threw away so Shirley can't have it. Joy's mother slaps Joy's face. Shirley's mother gets hit by a car. Loop and Shirley jump out of a plane in foul weather and nearly fly off a cliff.
Sexy stuff:
Loop and Adele kiss once.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Pilots fly for American Airlines and they wear American Airlines flight gear.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Loop smokes cigarettes and cigars.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say violence is an issue
Most useful reviews by all members
StepMomSterToo
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parent
A True Classic
I love this movie. There is bullying, but nothing a kid can't relate to in some way. As long as your kids know this is not good behavior, which the movie clearly shows in the unlikeable bully. The mother does die, so that is a bit emotional, but having seen this as a kid myself (around 9), I found it to be touching but not damaging. There is no death scene. There is the sound of a car accident, but no visual of the death. Younger kids (8 and younger) might find this troubling. Know your kids! I think this movie is wonderful and uplifting, a true classic. Death is a part of life, but parents will have to make the call.
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heather13
parent of 3 and 5 year old
parent of 3 and 5 year old
More violent than expected
Watched this tonight with my two girls who are 3 and 6. Shame on me for not watching it alone first or checking out this website like I do for every current movie! It was much too scary for my youngest who was concerned about the mother who is hit by a car and shown lying on the ground (I was able to divert their attention enough to minimize the situation). Shirley's father is already deceased in the film but that is handled very well and she is a very happy, gentle child. There is a lot of action with young kids versus adult dialogue which kept both of my children well entertained. We discussed the brattiness of the other girl in the film, but I basically turned off the movie soon after the mother died. My older daughter was able to follow what was happening but wasn't negatively affected. I think it's a great film to select scene by scene, as there are some great messages. One other possible concern - the bratty child questions whether there is a Santa but of course others are adamant that he exists.
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