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Camp Rock

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Disney turns out a fun, clean, surefire tween hit.

Themes in this movie include:   family relationships, friendship, growing up, honesty, peer pressure

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not intended to be educational, other than teaching kids positive messages about being true to themselves.
  • Messages:

    Strong, frequently reiterated positive messages about believing in yourself and being who you are.
  • Role models:

    Although many characters do plenty of iffy things -- lying, purposely getting people in trouble, embarrassing others in public, acting better than other people, being rude to adults and other kids, etc. -- they definitely learn their lessons in the end. Tess is materalistic and the epitome of a "mean girl" for much of the movie, though her behavior has clear causes (her famous mother is very distant); Shane also behaves like a self-entitled snot until he learns the error of his ways. The cast is impressively diverse, and Mitchie -- who makes plenty of mistakes but learns from them -- is a very relatable character for tween and teen girls.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    A few pratfalls and some shouting matches.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Many of the girls are ga-ga for rock star Shane Gray. Shane and Mitchie flirt and look intensely into each other's eyes, but that's about as racy as it gets.
  • Language:

    Words like "jerk," "stupid," "loser," and "shut up" are used infrequently.
  • Consumerism:

    The movie is part of an enormous marketing campaign.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Camp Rock

Parents need to know that, like High School Musical before it, this is a cute, upbeat musical comedy that tweens will be dying to see (thanks in no small part to a) Disney's massive marketing campaign and b) the fact that all three Jonas Brothers are in it). More jaded older kids may not entirely buy the movie's squeaky-clean version of teen life, but younger kids will love it -- and they'll get plenty of positive messages about believing in yourself and being who you are in between the catchy songs. Some characters do things that are clearly wrong -- lying, treating other people poorly, acting selfishly -- but they all learn their lesson in the end. Expect some flirting and a couple of near kisses (again, just like HSM).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why kids want to see this movie -- is it because of the Jonas Brothers? Because of ads they've seen on the Disney Channel? Or just because it sounds like a good movie?
  • What does Mitchie learn by the time the credits roll? Do you think she handles her problems in a realistic way?
  • Do the teens in this movie seem like real people? Why or why not?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    great movie for kids ages 9 and up!!

    this movie tells you to believe in youself, and i think that is very good. i loved this movie, and would definitely recommend it.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    GREAT

    Thsi is one of the best movies ever to be seen on disney channel!!! Not only is it fun but it has GOOD rolemodels and GOOD messages about teeling the truth and being true to YOU!!!!

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    you should be proud of who you are not lie about it

    This movie had some awesome music.... I will give it that. But I couldn't help but lose interest, because all she could seem to do was lie about who she is. She wasn't proud of who she was and I didn't like that. You shouldn't feel like you have to change just to fit in.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    good for a kids movie

    I thought it was pretty good for a kids movie and had some good music but i didnt like any of the slow songs i loved hasta lavista

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    bad, worse,terrible,horrifying,dull,unpleasant, vomit worthy!

    cheap high school musical knock-off! i suggest you see hsm rather than seeing this garbage. next time try to make a movie that doesn't say shut-up, stupid, jerk, or any words that makes 4 yr olds uncomfortable....since 4 yr olds are the only one watching it! just saying......its NOT good!!! D:

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Cat fighting overdone

    Although in the last 10 minutes of the movie the main characters learn thier lessons, your child will have watch 1 hour and 20 minutes of back biting, snobbish behavior that she may not be exposed to outside of a Disney drama. That MAY have been toerable except for the dimensionally challenged stock characters and predictable storyline. I don't recommend this movie.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    it is good.

    you guys did a good job and i love the show.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0

    Great Message

    I wouldn't say that this was terrific or outstanding, but I think kids 12 and under would enjoy this. It's about a girl named Mitchie who goes to this camp called Camp Rock. There, she feels that she has to be someone else besides herself, so she does lie about her family and herself. But, she discovers throughout the movie that being someone you're not actually harms yourself. She also meets a guy that she falls in love with, and there is a bully named Tess. This movie is clean and each character learns a lesson in the movie that will teach your kid(s) something. Great message.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    I love this movie!

    I love this movie! It's so uplifting with fantastic, catchy song that get stuck in my head! Demi Lovato is gret, she can sing and act well so I think that she was well chosen to play Mitchie! This is gret for kids because it displays a message easily sent across, always be yourself. The mean girl, Tess learns her lesson in the end and she learns to be nice. In the end everybody is happy, that's the kind of movie I like! because of the good messages this movie displays, this would be a great movie to show to kids in schools!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0

    its fine for little ones

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    High School Musical, you better watch out!!!!!

    this is probably my favorite musical, but it is KIND OF BORING. But it is really great. There is romance and bullying of all kind, but it is kind of touching at the the end when Tess (Meagan Martin) can't stand singing anymore because of the sad part of her life. BUT IT WAS GREAT!

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    High School Musical, you better watch out!!!!!

    this is probably my favorite musical, but it is KIND OF BORING. But it is really great. There is romance and bullying of all kind, but it is kind of touching at the the end when Tess (Meagan Martin) can't stand singing anymore because of the sad part of her life. BUT IT WAS GREAT!

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    good for 11 and up iffy for 7 and 8

    little kids would not understand it i think makes a good example if your talking about character

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    good for 11 and up iffy for 7 and 8

    little kids would not understand it i think makes a good example if your talking about character

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    everyone 11 and up should see it

    good movie love it

  16. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    BE YOURSELF!!

    I thought this was a wonderful movie for my 7 and 9 year old. This movie teaches you not to pretend to be someone your not and to be happy with your self and the talent you have. It displays that if you are mean to other people it will come back to you. I think this movie should be played in every school!!!!

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Is it a good movie?

    It's a GREAT movie!It's about true love and teaches you that you need to be you!And if there's any Demi or Jonasbrothers fans then you'll want to see this movie because it has lots of Demi and Joe.It's halirious Kevin is the mental one lol(love ya kev),Joe's the bobblehead rockstar,Nick's the smart one,and Demi's the new girl there.If you want more ask me!

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Dear Me What Happened to the Classics?

    I am 18 years old, and I have to say that I have seen Disney follow quite a downhill trend (in my opinion) over these last nearly two decades. My first memories of Disney were wonders such as "Fantasia," "The Sword in the Stone," "Sleeping Beauty," etc. So I would like to inquire as to the nature of the more recent media put forth by Disney: "Camp Rock"? "High School Musical (What number is the world on now, 3?) 3"?! Whatever happened to the pure artistry and clever plots we once could experience? Where have all the times gone when Disney was actually entertaining because of its subject matter, not due to some desire to please the shifts in demographics? Utterly disgusted, I end my rant. Adieu

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I love the moves in start the party

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 1.0

    Uhh...

    I must admit, these songs were nice. Demi Lovato has a strong voice, and she is the only thing I like in the movie.

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