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Monsters vs. Aliens
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Homage to '50s alien flicks too intense for youngest kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Monsters vs. Aliens
Parents need to know that, like The Incredibles, this movie is too violent and intense for the youngest viewers. There's gunfire, explosions, widespread destruction, crowds panicking, and some deaths -- including one in which a good guy picks up a gun and accidentally shoots a bad guy, with no real consequences. Much of this is played for laughs, but it could be quite scary for young kids. One of the good guys is briefly presumed dead, which could also be upsetting. On the other hand, language is mild ("jerk," "stupid," etc.), and sexuality is mostly just flirting and discussing love/marriage, though there's one scene in which a couple is about to make out in a parked car. The movie is being released in both 2-D and 3-D versions; the 3-D one could be scarier for kids due to the finer line between fantasy and reality.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the impact of using violence -- even animated fantasy violence -- to elicit laughs. Why is it funny to see a character get shot? Would it have been as funny if it was a human (or monster) getting shot instead of a generic alien clone? What are the consequences of violence in real life?
- Families can also discuss how Susan's character evolves in the movie. How does she change, both physically and emotionally? Is she a good role model for girls? Why or why not?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Fun movie with a Sci-Fi twist
I really liked this movie. The main character was very devoted to her family, friends and to the man she (did) love. All the monsters treated each other with respect and helped each other out. The ending could be intense for younger/sensitive kids but they tried not to go over the top.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
NOT SOOOO GREAT
This movie was not soooo great. But that's just because it wasnt my type of movie but younger kids like say age 6 and up will love the humor and animated vilonce (which is pritty much age appropreat)
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Laughed my head off! Some scary scenes for kids 6- But is very good!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
For any age but need parent to comfort
It did not have a message to it nor was it educational but it was fun to watch and I think everyone, any age, will enjoy it. Although I said it was for ages 6+ I think any age can watch it as long as children under 6 has a parent with them to comfort them through it. It's funny but some scenes may scare young children as the fight scene scared my sister who is 6 going on 7.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Great Girl Hero
The look of the monsters and aliens might be too scary for younger kids (under seven) or those with active imaginations, but my usually sensitive girls weren't turned off at all. We liked the way Susan/Ginormica gains confidence and starts to trust in her own abilities, with or without the aid of glowing green stuff from space! There were plenty of references to the classics of sci-fi, which made Papa happy. The depiction of friendship was great, and the message is clear that her parents love her no matter what, and she doesn't need a man to achieve her dreams - true friends are more than enough.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
7 year old son loved it, went to see it twice. the fight scene was a little intense, but not too scary.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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Monsters vs. Aliens awesome for 10-12 year olds
I loved it so, much. I thought it wasa hillarious, funny, and very entertainining. I loved the part when The missing link sayss"Insectisourus your a...butterfly". I thught that was so, funny.I laughed so hard during the movie I almost fell out of my seat.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Glad we saw it!
Loved it! We laughed through much of it. Eleven year old daughter thought she was too old for it, but she enjoyed it too. My kids don't like theaters, so we rented it, but my husband and I would have enjoyed seeing it in the theater.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
well it is really inaprproite i just recomend parental gudence
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
well it is really inaprproite i just recomend parental gudence
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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Yeah I would see it just cause
This movie was good. And it has a positive message. I mean, it even has some good role models. But I found my-self getting sleepy. It just could not give it my full attention.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
it was cute
my friend and i just wanted to c a movie and this was the only one playing that looked good so we saw it and i thought it was cute it had a good message it was funny and it had a nice plot so yeah pretty good movie
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Monsters vs. Aliens is funny, fun for the whole family,and one of the best animated films of the year so far...
Monsters vs. Aliens a good movie to see with the family. This movie is funny and it mostly has some mild action but mostly the action is comical and kind of funny. This movie is also in 3-D.If you don't see this movie in theaters you can rent it on DVD Tues.Sept. 29th, 2009. This movie is something fun for the whole family and it is also funny and one of the best animated films of the year . Also it is one of the best films from Dreamworks Animations since Madagascar.I gave this film a four star rating .It is Two Thumbs Up!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
ok movie
my mom loves this movie i dont like the movie i just like the charecters do not see movie in 3d to overwhelming i was lucky i didnt see it in 3d
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good for smaller children
This movie is good for smaller kids like 6 - 9. It does have a lot of fighting and some violent parts with explosions and stuff. It has some great messages in it and some role models. It is a well rounded movie but if you see it in 3-D you need to probally be 7 it is a little more scary.
Lives in Arkansas- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Family fun.
I have no problem with cartoon violence because I tell my children it is fake. My 3 year old wasn't scared at all. My 5 year old step son who doesn't live with us and his mom has different rules, was scared by the blob character. The positive message is accept yourself for who you are.
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