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The Care Bears Movie
- Review Date: July 1, 2005
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1985
Common Sense Media says
Not all rainbows and hugs -- some scares, too.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that younger preschoolers might be frightened by the scenes with Evil Spirit, a misty shape that flows out of a magical book and enlists the help of a friendless child named Nicholas to rid the world of all caring. The Evil Spirit causes a cloud quake in Care Bears' world of Care-A-Lot with visuals of broken structures and rainbow bridges. It also causes a fight between kids at the carnival where Nicholas works.
What's the story?
In THE CARE BEARS MOVIE, the Care Bears, whose mission is to help those humans who have given up on ever feeling loved, target an orphaned girl named Kim, and her brother, Jason. Two Care Bears travel down to Earth and bring them back to Care-A-Lot. Fun and frolicking ensues in the puffy clouds, and the Care Bears win the hearts of the kids. Another Care Bear finds a friendless magician's assistant, Nicholas, who falls under the spell of an Evil Spirit. The Spirit corrupts Nicholas and together they begin a quest to rid all caring from the world. With the help of the bears, Kim, Jason, and the Care Bear cousins from the Forest of Feelings, Nicholas is saved and the Spirit is once again forced back into an old book.
Is it any good?
The Care Bears Movie was made for young kids, but this movie's plot has some dark scenes and parents will want to be close at hand to comfort young viewers. Children may have questions about orphaned kids. Also, for younger kids who are still blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, the Evil Spirit may prove frightening even after the movie is over.
This film was one of the highest grossing kids movies made in Canada. It was a predecessor to the television series and the mass of merchandising that followed. Sugary sweet music provided by Carole King and John Sebastian complement the Care Bear visuals. It has a retro look to it with floating hearts, stars, and rainbows that is stylish today. It's a movie that captures the interest of children across generations.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why it's important to demonstrate feelings for each other. Also, kids may want to know why Kim and Jason do not have parents in the beginning of the movie.
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Entertaining
The care bears movie is fine for ages 2 and up. My children love it. I haven't seen anything scary in this movie. Maybe every child is different but my kids love it. They are always asking to see it. They run around singing the songs even when the movie is not on. I even watch it with them. I have been a care bears fan since I was younger.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 22, 2010
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AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
How in the heck is a CLOUDQUAKE scary? Nothing is scary!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU CARE BEARS!!!!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH I WANT CARE-A-LOT TO BE REAL!!!!!!!!!! ITS NOT SCARY!!!!!!!!1
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We own this
The absolute only thing that is questionable for 2-5yr olds is the scary Evil Spirit. Your young children would appreciate you sitting with them if they are sensitive at all, but there is no hurting others, crude comments, sexual innuendos, etc. My 3,4,and 6yr olds all enjoy it. The songs are very catchy and cheerful, and present a sense of love and respect.
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That's A Really Cute Movie!
I had that film on VHS, but I'll rent the DVD version of it! The only thing that I'm concerned about is - well, just the Evil Spirit, but it's a joy to watch anyway! I'm a fan of Bedtime Bear and Proud Heart Cat!
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a good movie for preschoolers and kindergarteners but some iffy content
this movie has some iffy stuff in it like: some vilonce that is a little tooo scary for a young toddler. and lots of product placement for example if your child is young and loves care bears then after they waych this movie next time yougo to the store if they see care bear stuff they will bug you and bug you to buy it.
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The Carebears Movie Rocks!
Is the Carebear Movie on DVD?
I know it's on VHS!(Video)
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For young kids
It's a big movie for kids but it wasn't quite enough to pass.
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some iffy stuff
some vilonce is very iffy for young children.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures, friendship |
| Studio: | MGM/UA |
| Director: | Arna Sleznick |
| Cast: | George Engel, Jackie Burroughs, Mickey Rooney |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 77 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 29, 1985 |
| DVD release date: | March 20, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
| MPAA explanation: | all audiences |
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