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The Return of Jafar

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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

    A genie that should have stayed in the bottle.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Alladin once again must stand up for what he believes and displays courage and tenacity.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    An evil genie bent on revenge frames Aladdin for murder and imprisons his pals.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    As with most Disney films, products have been made of these characters. The video itself is part of the franchising of a great film, Alladin.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Return of Jafar

Parents need to know that this made-for-video sequel to Aladdin may disappoint those looking for Disney's usual feature quality, but will entertain fans eager to see the story continue. But those wishing for more of the franchise would be better served by watching Aladdin and the King of Thieves, in which Robin Williams returns as the voice of the Genie. Young ones will like the music and colorful characters, but may run behind the couch when mean old Jafar appears. A cute monkey, an obnoxious parrot, and sword-banging action should fives, sixes and sevens riveted. Okay for die-hard fans of Aladdin, but the labored plot may cause restlessness in older viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about where they get the courage to do things they are scared of. How did Alladin find work up the courage to free himself and his loved ones? How do you react when you've been accused of something you didn't do?
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