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Space Chimps
(2008, Rated G, Family and kids)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Kiddie space adventure cute, but no WALL-E.
updated 12.01.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Space Chimps
Parents need to know that this animated chimp comedy is straightforward and age-appropriate for the young kids it's targeted at. There's some mild peril on an alien planet (an alien tyrant terrorizes his fearful followers by threatening to permanently freeze them), but other than that, there's nothing that even the youngest viewers can't handle.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Ham doesn't take anything seriously at first. Is it difficult to live up to accomplished relatives? Kids: How does teamwork save the day? What else do the chimps learn in this movie? Families can also discuss whether the high standards set by Pixar's Oscar-winning movies have made other animated films less enjoyable. Do you expect more from animated movies now? Why or why not?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in OklahomaKids ages: 5I rate this title off for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title off for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Too Scary for Preschoolers
The movie had a lot of scary looking alien monsters with big teeth that gave my 4 year old night mares. My 7 year old daughter enjoyed the movie & thought it was pretty funny.
- Lives in UtahI rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this movie! there is almost NO violence, Ham flirts with Luna WAY too much, a couple bad words, and other than that, FUNNY! this is a must see movie for everyone! Patrick Warburton (Titon) (Kronk in The Emporer's New Groove) is SOOOOOO Funny!
Lives in WisconsinI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
It's Too Lovey
This is OK but too much love, and way too much violence, it only has a little educational value
- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Great Story, Mediocre Execution
The idea was great but the script was weak and the directing more so. What bothered me the most was the fact that "G rated" apparently no longer means appropriate for all ages. There were numerous adult jokes in the movie including the old "is that a banana in your pocket." Please DO NOT think that children do not understand these jokes. They have been exposed to this stuff since childhood (thanks to movies like this) and someone WILL explain it to them if they don't know already. Otherwise, this is not bad, but wait for DVD.
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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