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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sweet, funny holiday fare with familiar, loveable monkey.

Themes in this movie include:   family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    The message of the movie is about trying to do something nice for someone you care about. Both George and the Man want to give the other a nice gift to make them happy. In the end, George's gift is heartfelt and emphasizes the importance of the duo's relationship. The Man's gifts for George are material items -- a lot of them -- and while this doesn't follow the typical "being together is the best gift" message, it's realistic, at least. The Italian chef character is pretty stereotypical, though not in any hostile way.

  • Role models:

    All characters are wholly good with no bad intentions. The Man in the Yellow Hat loves George despite his tendency to make messes, have accidents, and just generally get into clueless trouble.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    George engages in semi-dangerous activities, like climbing to the top of a Christmas tree that then knocks down all the trees. In one scene, the Man in the Yellow Hat and his friend accidently start a fire and the fire truck arrives, but it's brief and treated lightly.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Previews include commercials for Sunmaid and Chuck E. Cheese, as well as toy-oriented movies like Barbie.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Parents need to know that there is little to be concerned about in this holiday movie. George creates several messes and engages in semi-dangerous activities, like climbing to the top of a Christmas tree that then knocks down all the trees. In one scene, the Man in the Yellow Hat and his friend accidently start a fire and the fire truck arrives, but it's brief and treated lightly. George gets all the toys he wanted for Christmas. The previews include trailers (for two Barbie movies and a semi-violent Bionicle movie), and two commercials -- one for Sunmaid products and one for Chuck E. Cheese.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about getting gifts on holidays. What have you found to be the best gifts to give? What are the best kind of gifts to receive? Have you ever made gifts instead of buying them? What about giving someone something like a song, like George's friend does for her aunt?
  • What's the difference between George and the dog in the lobby? How are their personailities different? How does the way they treat their Christmas trees illustrate their likes and dislikes? Who are you more like -- George or the lobby dog?
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