Charlotte's Web (2006) (G, 2006)
common sense media says
Enchanting take on a beloved children's classic.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the younger crowd will probably be very eager to see this one -- and for good reason. It's unusually respectful of its much-loved source (E.B. White's classic novel) and its young audience. While the movie does refer to the farmer's plan to kill Wilbur for Christmas dinner, the pivotal (and most potentially upsetting) moment is the death of a central character, which is followed by appropriate mourning and recovery by her barnyard friends. Some of the animal characters are initially unfriendly to a new arrival, and Templeton the rat scavenges objects and talks about being selfish and sneaky. Crows attack him, with their point-of-view shots suggesting the danger he's in. Although 5 is the ideal age for this movie, 4-year-olds should be fine, too, as long as they're able to handle the sad parts.
Positive role models:
Not applicable.
Violence & scariness:
Minor slapstick and sense of threat when crows chase rat; minor disturbance when rat's rotten egg explodes; allusions to Wilbur's imminent fate as Christmas dinner (use of the word "bacon" and ominous shots of the "cure house"); a central character dies (peacefully), and the others mourn their loss.
Sexy stuff:
Charlotte gives birth (no mention of how she ended up having babies).
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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musicfan789
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
a great movie/book
i think charlott's web is a heartworming movie it also is great for the whole family.the book is great too.
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aidanqm1996
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Perfect family film
I can see why it was given the award of the best family film of the year. It's perfect for the whole family! It's also a movie little kids will like, too, because it has talking animals. Everyone loves talking animals.
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dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Such a cute movie, haven't seen it in a while though. :(
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Kirbystar7510
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
sad (sigh)
The part when charlotte died made me cry. i mean like she was so nice
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the boy in the ...
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
A NICE KID FRIENDLY MOVIE
a great kid friendly movie!!! i recomend it to all kid 4 and up.
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BugGirl
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Family movie
I L.O.V.E.D. it! Best movie ever! I can watch this movie over, and over, and over again! The whole family will enjoy it. The story is about a runt pig (Wilbur) and how a friendship grows between a pig and spider (Charlotte). The movie displays how everyone is special in their own ways.
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PatrickG
parent of 3 and 7 year old
parent of 3 and 7 year old
Great family film
It's a classic, simple as that. It does stray from the book, but keeps all the core messages intact.
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AbbyJMom
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
One of my favorites
My daughter has loved this movie since she was 3. No scary parts, the only real concern is the topic of death, but I found this movie helped my daughter understand death, which unfortunately we had to deal. It encourages imagination, love, friendship, perseverence and many more qualities that I want to install in my daughter.
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Sara_diamonds
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Heart warming!
This movie is so cute! The animals are gorgeous and loveable. Wilbur the pig is caring for athers and this displays that one of the best things you can do is a person is to put others before yourself. Charlotte the spider may look like an ugly, scary, spider but she really is kind and beautiful on the inside, this tells people who watch this movie to never judge others by the way they look because looks don't matter. When Charlotte died this made made me cry to the point that I had used most of the tissues in the tissue box! Very nice movie.
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star514
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
awesome for everyone
i love the book and the movie..... they are awesome..
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Not as good as the book, but still good
This was a good film. It keeps most of the stuff that was in the book, which is good. However, it seemd to run faster than the book, but obviously they have to make the film shorter. Not that much to be concered about. The movie is filled with positive messages and great role models. But, there is some violence, like when Wilbur's life is in danger, and the death of a main character will upset young kids (if you've read the book, then yoou know who it is). No sex or language. Overall a good family movie. If you've read the book, you'll probably like the movie, but if you haven't, you still might like it.
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KunmingMom
parent of 8 and 10 year old
parent of 8 and 10 year old
fun for the whole family
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dylan sprouse
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
i laught
itz good................
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oakparkveggie
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
Great!
My 4 year old son and I saw this film and loved it!! The only thing that was a minor issue was the subject of them killing Wilbur (we're animal lovers and vegetarians.) Every time it was brought up, he asked me if they were going to kill him. I just had to assure him that they weren't and he was fine.
He wasn't sad at all when Charlotte died- it was very subtle. I was the one whoi was fighting back tears at the end.
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