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Open Season 2

(2009, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Mike Epps, Joel McHale, Jane Krakowski)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Understated sequel still delivers animal laughs.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • 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.
 

What to watch out for

  • 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.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Open Season 2

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.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Mr. Weenie's dilemma. If you have pets, do you think they ever wish they were free? What would be the pluses and minuses of being free for an animal used to living inside? What do you think wild animals might envy about domesticated life?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
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    • Positive messages

    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.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    BORING!!!!!!!!!!

    It's a waste of MONEY! I don't even really get it! Toy guns, the dogs not being loyal to Weenie is..... BORING!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    I like it

    I've seen this movie. It is awesome!!!!!!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 2.0

    CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!!!

    I haven't seen it yet, but i can't wait. its probably a good movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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