I never gave much thought to the female protagonists in Disney animated movies until I had children. Since then, it's hard to believe it took THIS LONG for Disney to develop a strong, admirable female lead for their animation franchise. When our family first watched this film, I thought it was a little cheesy, but, by the second viewing, really loved the film. The writers don't dumb things down for their audience, which I appreciate (my girls know what "elucidate" means because of this movie!) and the overall theme is really wonderful for girls of any age, but especially preschoolers. Tinker Bell is hardworking, creative, strong-willed, and a true inventor. There's a brief lovey moment with a boy fairy, Terrance, but this is a girl-centric Disney movie with NO ROMANCE! It is fantastic! There's no prince to rescue her, no damsel-in-distress scenario here -- Tinker Bell can figure things out for herself, and, happily, does.
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Sweet, simple story is best for young Tink fans.
updated 09.28.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Tinker Bell
Parents need to know that the Fast Play feature that lets you start the DVD without the remote also pushes you to four previews for Disney movies and an ad for Disney Rewards. It would actually be faster to go to the menu and hit "play." There's also plenty for sale in the Tinker Bell line: dolls, toys, books, a magazine, a video game, and more. This simple story is mild on violence -- only one scene with a hawk snapping its jaws at fairies may be frightening -- and has a few good lessons about accepting and enjoying your own talents.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Tinker Bell learns to accept her talent, even if it isn't as glamorous as what the other fairies do.
- Why is Tinker Bell's talent so important to all fairies?
- Do you like to invent or fix things?
- Would it be more fun to you than pollinating flowers or making dew drops on spider webs?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
best from Disney since...ever!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
Cute, cute, cute
My kids (girl age 2, boy age 5) really like this movie. Sure, Disney has tons of marketing surrounding this movie, but at least you have an idea for Christmas and Birthday presents. Tink is much sweeter in this movie than in Peter Pan.
Lives in Wisconsin- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
so cute
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
My only concern is all the advertisement! T-shirts, bags, shoes, etc., but other than that the movie is very cute and is sending the message to follow your heart.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
i notice the commercialism 2! my 3 year old would just wanna get more and more tinker bell stuff now
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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good movie for girls tinker bell all girls love
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good.
Good. I don't see anything innapropiate
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Heart warming movie
Wonderful values about appreciating your talents and the talents of others. Love the wonderful colours of this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the best Disney movies ever!
I was really dying to watch this movie & then I got it for Christmas. I loved it! Tinkerbell is my favorite Disney character.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
For girls of all ages!
I watched this film with 8 girls between 5 and 8, and their parents. We all loved it! Tink learns to accept herself for who she is, and accept others. She is a little mean to the others in her "talent" at first, because being a Tinker is not "cool", and she'd rather have a different talent. The Tinkers are drawn very "geeky" on purpose, but Tink learns that there is more to life than looks. All in all great fun, no violence, no tears, no language etc. Small boys may enjoy it also, but it is VERY girlie.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
LOVED IT!!
We watched this movie as a family and we were all impressed. The story line was refreshing, NOTHING sexual or violent, just a great kid movie. Our girls loved the fairies and my husband and I were very impressed with the graphics. Great job disney, I can't wait to see the next one, lets just hope they keep it clean like this one.
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| 86% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 57% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 29% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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