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Lady and the Tramp
- Review Date: February 27, 2006
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1955
Common Sense Media says
Classic Disney dogs paw their way into hearts of all ages.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is one of the more mild Disney titles with no clear villain, so it's a good choice for younger viewers who are ready for a feature-length movie. There are a few scenes that are potentially scary, including a climactic scene where the dogs try to protect a baby who is threatened by a beady-eyed rat and an accident scene where a secondary character appears to be dead, but then later appears mildly injured. The Siamese cats are more mischievous than mean, but they can seem creepy to young kids. Romance is a theme throughout, with the two main characters ending up together raising puppies.
What's the story?
Lady is a pampered cocker spaniel of a couple she knows as "Jim Dear" and "Darling." When Lady's owners have a baby, Lady is apprehensive, but Jim Dear and Darling assure her that she's still important to them. The couple goes away, and Aunt Sarah arrives, with her nasty Siamese cats, to care for the baby. The cats make a mess of the living room and Lady gets the blame. Aunt Sarah puts Lady in a muzzle, and Lady, hurt and humiliated, runs away. She meets Tramp, who finds a way to get the muzzle off, and the two share some romantic adventures.
Is it any good?
LADY AND THE TRAMP takes the classic romantic story of two individuals from different sides of the tracks and turns it into a delightful musical kids' tale that all ages can enjoy. With memorable songs and sweet characters, this animated story taps into issues that will resonate with kids (like being neglected after a new baby arrives) and classic tropes (like love across class lines).
Best of all, with no uber-villian, younger kids will still get the thrill of conflict and resolution without getting too scared to enjoy the movie.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the differences between Lady and Tramp. What are the benefits of their different lifestyles? What do they learn from each other?
What happened to Lady after the baby was born? Kids: How would you feel if a new baby took away your parents' attention? How could the parents have handled things differently?
Talk about the era this movie is set in. Can you spot any old-fashioned images? How do men and women act in the movie that's different from today?
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This movie is one of my favorite kids movies of all time. Although there aren't as many memorable songs as there are in later Disney Movies, "We Are Siamese If You Please" is a great one. Lady's loyalty to her family is very moving, as are the lengths to which the friends help each other throughout the film. Tramp's good deeds prove that it's what's on the inside that counts. Overall this movie is a real winner.
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Romance?
Why do 5 year olds need romance? We wonder why we have
all these teen pregnancies, we push romance on our
kids way too early, it is in all the kid movies. It's not like that in other countries.
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classic disney...
absolutely fabulous. One of my favorites and most memorable...
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I LOVE this movie, and always have. I let my child watch this from the time she was a little baby, and she continues to love it. By the way, she is 4 years old. There is nothing confusing in this movie to her. There is absolutely nothing inappropriate about this movie. Yes, Lady and Tramp fall in love and have puppies, but get off it, they are DOGS. There are far worse movies out there that should be on this list that is not.
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I cried! I laughed
it was a good move and relly good for chilldren ages 1-10 its amazing u have to se it!!
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Kid, 12 years old
July 10, 2010
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Dogs Rule
Two dogs meet on the street and go on an adventure.
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| Topics: | music and sing-along |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Directors: | Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wilfred Jackson |
| Cast: | Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 76 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | June 22, 1955 |
| DVD release date: | February 28, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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