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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
- Review Date: October 25, 2009
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2009
Common Sense Media says
Gorgeously animated fairy fantasy teaches friendship lesson.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the subplot in this Disney movie is about an argument between friends. The two main characters argue and blame one another until they realize that they need to take responsibility for their actions and forgive each other. Younger children might not understand what all the shouting is about or why the characters seem so sad when they think about their friendship. Several scenes might also frighten very young children -- one involves two scary-looking trolls who try to intimidate the main character before turning silly, and another is an extended scene, aided by intense music, where rats chase the main characters through a dark shipwreck.
What's the story?
In this second DVD in the new Disney Fairies franchise, Tinker Bell is chosen to make the fall scepter for the autumn celebration, a very special task that will help the fairies create the all-important fairy dust. While building the scepter, the hot-headed Tinker Bell ends up breaking the magical moonstone that helps to create fairy dust, and she blames it on her friend Terence. She then sets out on a long and treacherous journey to find a lost treasure that she hopes will restore the moonstone to its original state. She meets an adorable firefly and two goofy trolls along the way, who gently teach her lessons about friendship. She eventually finds the treasure, apologizes to her friend, and together they come up with an ingenious solution to her broken moonstone problem.
Is it any good?
This beautifully animated Disney movie will enchant viewers by bringing them into a lovely fantasy world filled with quirky characters. Though the plot doesn't break any new ground, it's layered enough to keep the attention of both younger and older kids. The characters are slightly more complicated than those in other tales oriented toward this age group, which makes watching a more rewarding experience. Amid the sometimes too-earnest scenes where Tinker Bell and Terence worry over their argument are a few very funny moments to lighten the mood.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about arguments. Have you ever had an argument with a friend? What happened and how did you resolve it?
Why did Tinker Bell and Terence get upset with one another? What made them decide to be friends again?
Talk about what made kids want to see the movie. Did they see an ad on TV? Did they see Tinker Bell toys in the store?
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A fun, imaginative, and engaging story about friendship.
The Tinker Bell movies are some of my most secret guilty pleasures for viewing, and they've thus far exceeded my expectations. The animation is gorgeous and lush, the orchestral soundtrack is beautiful and really lends itself to enforcing the atmosphere of the film. Despite having commercial tie-ins, it's refreshing to watch a beautiful CGI film that doesn't rely on pop culture references and potty humor to earn laughs.
The other fairies take a backseat in this movie compared to the first, and the focus shifts to Tinker Bell's friendship with the well-meaning Terrance. Their friendship, as well as the friendship between the two trolls later in the film, does a decent job in mirroring the kinds of social hiccups kids can encounter (misunderstandings, overcoming fights, making up).
Another refreshing aspect of the film, similar to the first Tinker Bell movie, is Tinker Bell's resourcefulness. She is a character children can relate to (as opposed to some other popular female heroines in today's media); she suffers from a testy temper, can be overly self-critical, but she engages in critical thinking and problem solving to overcome her challenges instead of sitting back and letting others resolve issues for her.
I can see some parents may have an issue with Tinker Bell hiding from others that she broke the scepter as well as going off by herself rather than telling others where she is. It might be good to sit and discuss why Tinker Bell decided to journey alone, and what other things she could have done instead.
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Good but didn't teach the morales.
In general this was a very good movie. I agree that in general Tinkerbell is a good role model for kids, but there are a few things I didn't like in this one:
1. The rats part towards the end was pretty scary. I find that muting it solves the problem for kids that get too scared. Do they need to have such scary parts in movies targeted at smaller kids?
2. Obeying the rules: Tink wanted her friend to break the rules, and I was happy to see him say no. Then I was sad to see him give in. So we had a talk about that.
3. Asking for help: Tink got into a ton of trouble by trying to find a way to hide her mistake rather than ask for help.
Now I wish the movie would have covered these topics itself instead of requiring the parent to step in and teach the morale. The fairy mother could easily tell her at the end that she should ask for help rather than break the rules and cover it up. I want to see good morales taught. This is making me question if we want to purchase the movie or not. Do I want my kids continually watching a movie where after covering up the truth and not getting caught they're rewarded?
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good for any age
im not sure it was as good as the first but as far as kids movies go its a keeper.
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on the fence.
I like that Tink has a best friend who is a boy. However, despite being fiercely independent she still gets 'rescued' by him. However, she behaves pretty badly and learns a tough lesson.
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This movie destroyed Tinker Bell's character
See, growing up, Tinker Bell was one of my all-time favorite Disney females and one of my favorite Disney sidekicks. The reason is because she was so different from most of the others. What I'm getting at is, well, she was a... can't say it here, but you get the point. This version of her, however, is way too friendly and goes completely against the portrayal of her in the original Disney Peter Pan movie. As a film in itself, it's nothing special. It's a tired out story we've seen many times before, but I could at least give it a 2 for that, but I just hate so much what this movie did to Tink.
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Good for 4 year olds but there are a couple of iffy scenes
My daughter loved this movie and was hooked from beginning to end. She didn't understand every emotional aspect but did understand that people were being mean and needed to apologize. She wasn't phased by the trolls but the rats did have her snuggling a little closer to me. She was very concerned about Tinker Bell's well being when she fell down. I was a bit surprised about that. She loved the movie and I would recommend it. There is some name calling by the trolls so if your child picks up on those things, it might be best to give it a year or two. There's a scene where lots of rather scary looking rats come and try to get Tink and her friend so those that are a bit sensitive to those things might also want to hold off or at least have an adult present to snuggle during the scary parts.
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Finally a kids movie that doesn't disturb me
I was so grateful to share a movie with my children that didn't have decidedly evil characters (except the rats, who I don't mind my kids knowing to avoid in the street). I prefer media that show people who are more complex. Tink and her friend have both positive and disruptive behavior and work it out in the end. It's got adventure without a bad guy -- Yay!!
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Cute kid flick
Cute movie. Certainly not a literary classic, but good for little girls (and boys) that like magic. My daughter adores this movie and the first tinkerbell movie. Tink may not always be honest and upfront, but she learns through actions and friendship prevails. In the end it is a cute movie that I don't hesitate to let my daughter watch.
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Fun story that teaches good friendship morals
My daughter loves this movie (although she prefers the first one). She doesn't particularly love the rat scene, but is not too phazed by it (at one stage the fairies run along the keys of a piano during the chase, and I've played this up as quite funny which seems to lighten the mood somewhat). However she is quite frightened by the trolls and doesn't deal well with them roaring at each other. Luckily this is a short scene. Overall the messages in the movie are good - the importance of friendship, and learning to overcome your own weaknesses (for Tink they are her temper and a tendency to blame others). A little more emotional angst than the first film, but nothing that can't be talked through while watching (the pause button is a wonderful thing)... Oh, and make sure you watch the "outtakes" in the special features - they're dead funny.
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Good Fantesy Movie
Souroisly? This is one of my faves. (Big fan of fantasy movies). Sure, the girl fairies outfits are a little, "Reviling," but they don't even show anything. Tink's temper reminds me of mine, and, like me, she learns that can have consicghs. The peril can be a little 2 intense, like when Tink gets knocked 2 the ground.Blaze is soooooooooooooo cute. The little baby firefly is so cute! When Tink apologizes 2 Trernce, its sweet. I like this 1! ;)
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| Topics: | princesses and fairies, adventures, friendship |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Klay Hall |
| Cast: | Angelica Houston, Mae Whitman, Raven Symone |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 76 minutes |
| DVD release date: | October 27, 2009 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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