Parents need to know that this is a funny, occasionally crude animated comedy that pits wild animals against domesticated pets in a race to save a conflicted dachshund. The trappings of domestication – leashes, treats, RVs – are presented as entrapment, at least from the perspective of the "wilds." But it ultimately delivers a nice message about the devotion between pets and their owners. While it might be helpful to see the original before viewing this, it's not imperative - kids will still be able to follow along with the action.
Positive messages:This is a story of very different creatures working together as teams to achieve their goals. There are also lessons in forgiveness and finding out what's really important; that is, being with the ones we love and the ones who love us.
Violence & scariness:If you're a rabbit lover you may not cotton to the way rabbits are used like snowballs in a snowball fight, but the action is very cartoonish. Repeated threats of electrocution by dog collar may require some soothing of children whose homes have invisible pet fences.
Sexy stuff:Lots of male fear of commitment, but for a movie that starts with an animal wedding there is very little romance.
Language:No swearing, but potty mouth and dog barf humor pop up now and then.
Great for kids used to this kind of humor...mine are!
My 4 and 6 year old like this movie a lot. We all enjoyed the first movie and the second is just as cute. The neurotic poodle, Fifi, and the Scottish squirrel have some attitude I'm not too thrilled about. But I make sure to point out that they aren't being very nice and my kids completely agree. I like the fact that Weenie's friends risk a lot to go and "save" him from the humans. Our family likes it and if your kids are used to this kind of humor, I'd highly recommend it. It might be a little much for the Teletubbie/Sesame Street only families, though.
Great movie but plenty of potty humor and violence, But I do not really care about that stuff in the movie, they're not even my concerns! Great for alot of kids!
You would think a "straight-to-DVD" sequel would be horrible, but this was actually pretty good. It may not be as good as the first, but it still had its charm and humor (even without some of the original voice cast). The violence is tame. The language is mild. It's nothing inappropriate for your little one. There is a lesson at the end (as usual) and the movie ended good.