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The Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Below-average movie pushes merchandise to kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 5–7

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The guardians of the Care Bears work in partnership to save their cubs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Dark Heart in the shape of a boy kidnaps Care Bears and keeps them in cages.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Care Bear toys are everywhere in stores.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation

Parents need to know that they may want to watch this movie with younger kids and "fast forward" the scariest parts. The evil force, Dark Heart, is determined to distinguish the world of these bears. He takes the shape of a boy and bullies a girl into helping him kidnap the bears and encage them. The cubs are rescued by their guardians, but only after a frightening fight scene where the girl is accidentally zapped to another world and only the caring of all (including the viewer) will bring her back.

Read our full review by Pam Gelman

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 3
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Not much care, Dark heart too dark

    As per most reviewd, the Darkheart character was over the top for young ones

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    This is a good movie, well except for one thing - Dark Heart! He's just like No Heart in the spinoff TV series produced by Nelvana, but in boy form! The rest of the movie is heartwarming, with the introduction of True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse! Kids 7 and up should not miss it!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 0.0

    Not cute and cudly!

    I stopped letting my 5 year old watch this movie because she was afraid of "Dark Heart" at bed time. This character sounds like Linda Blair in the Excorcist at times and basically wants to murder the Care Bears. It all ends up well in the end, but the journey is not a pleasant one. The later Care Bear movies are much more pleasant.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I lost 10 brain cells every time I cried

    that i lovecare bears their awsome.well gotta go because i`m gonna browse on your website.see ya!

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