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Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Too much cartoon violence in tale of classic trio.

Themes in this movie include:   dating/crushes, friendship, gender issues, honesty

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 4–5

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    There is potential to pique interest in the history of France and the original story of the Three Musketeers.

  • Messages:

    The primary message is the benefit of teamwork and loyalty -- "all for one and one for all." Donald struggles with this idea because he's so fearful, but he ultimately makes the right choice to help his friends. The fact that Minnie is so helpless throughout the movie doesn't send a good message to kids about gender roles, especially because the idea of female helplessness is reinforced so frequently in mass media. Also, the focus on romance seems mildly inappropriate for the target age.

  • Role models:

    Mickey Mouse is a good role model in that he is always optimistic, helpful, a hard worker, and a good friend. When Donald is struggling with his decision to leave the trio, Mickey encourages him and reminds him of the ways he has been brave. The other characters overcome their fears and insecurities to fight for what's right.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Packed with cartoon violence. No blood, but the quantity of smacks, punches, sword pokes, things falling on heads, extreme peril, and one scene where Mickey seems to die, makes this movie too violent for younger kids and likely to rile up older ones. Also, Aladdin preview is somewhat scary.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Princess Minnie is a young romantic, dreaming of finding her true love. She meets Mickey, who is to be her savior, and they fall in love, despite his non-royal status. Several cartoony kisses between the two, and the other musketeers and their mates.

  • Language:

    Bad guy yells at Mickey and his mates. Calls them "dumb" and "losers" and other mean words.

  • Consumerism:

    Disney has perfected the movie-to-toy branding process.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Parents need to know that this Disney cartoon involves a major villain and his four sidekicks who battle against the three classic characters of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. The movie is packed with cartoon violence, including fist fights, sword battles, and one scene where Mickey seems to die from drowning. At one point, when Goofy is on the verge of being thrown into the ocean to die, a shot of many skeletons under the water appears. An underlying theme is the romance between Princess Minnie and Mickey the Musketeer. In the end, each of the musketeers finds love and exchanges several exaggerated kisses with his partner. The female characters are pretty helpless, and the movie revolves around saving and kidnapping the princess and her lady-in-waiting.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the theme of the movie, which is the famous chant of the Three Musketeers: "All for one and one for all." What does this mean? How does this idea play out in the movie? How does the idea of "all for one" work in real life?
  • Talk about damsels in distress. Why are so many movies about male characters saving female characters? Can you think of other damsel-in-distress movies?
  • Can you imagine this movie if the genders were reversed -- Minnie saving Mickey? What elements would need to change to make that concept work, and why?
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