Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (G)
common sense media says
Respectful Magoo treatment of Dickens is fun for kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a faithful rendering of the Dickens novel, with Scrooge/Magoo getting a glimpse of
the bleak future in which both he and Tiny Tim have died. References are made to Jesus and the religious basis for Christmas. Certain pressure groups have complained that the Mr. Magoo concept mocks the disabled because much of the humor involves Magoo's poor eyesight.
Educational value:
The cartoon short-feature connects to kids who are just a little too young to read Charles Dickens' novel.
Positive role models:
If you like the Dickens characters you'll find nothing to argue with here. Some activists claim Mr. Magoo is an insult to the handicapped because of his near-blind bumbling.
Violence & scariness:
A stage-set collapse conks a supporting character (but Magoo escapes unscathed).
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
A jubilant Scrooge announces "I'm giddy as a drunken man," and that's about it.
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