Tooth Fairy (PG, 2010)
common sense media says
Sweet but uninspired fantasy is fine for families.
parents & educators say
- 46% say there are positive messages
- 29% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fantasy comedy starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is generally age-appropriate for young tweens and up. Like most family comedies featuring action stars, there's some rude language that you won't want your kids repeating (mostly insults like "shut up" and "fool") and violence -- in this case, players slamming into each other during hockey games (in one scene, a player ends up with a missing tooth). But also as expected, The Rock's surly character ultimately transforms into a sweet guy who believes in the power of dreams.
Educational value:
Children learn the value of holding onto their fantasies.
Positive role models:
For most of the movie, Derek is an anti-role model -- always squashing people's dreams, acting surly, and complaining about his bad luck. But by the end, of course, he's redeemed himself and learned the value of truly believing in something and how having dreams can lead to bettering yourself.
Violence & scariness:
Hockey is a violent sport, so on the ice, there are a fair number of falls and tussles -- one resulting in shattered glass and a tooth flying artfully out of a player's mouth. Off the ice, there are many comedic pratfalls and chases.
Sexy stuff:
Derek and Carly share a few brief kisses and embraces, and it's implied that it's not uncommon for them to spend the night at each other's homes. Two middle-schoolers flirt innocently. Derek and several of his fellow players are shirtless in a locker-room scene.
Language:
Mostly name-calling and insults like "shut up," "old man," "dang fool," and "emo boy." One "hell."
Consumerism:
Like any sports venue, the rink where the Ice Wolves play is plastered with company logos -- in this case, for Dunkin Donuts and Direct TV. Other brands featured include Corvette, Apple (Macs and iPods), BlackBerry, California Pizza Kitchen, ESPN, and the NHL.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 24 parent & educator reviews:
- 46% say there are positive messages
- 29% say there are positive role models
Most useful reviews by all members
ilovedonaldduc ...
adult
adult
keep tweens away
it hink that this movie is more fore 5-11 14+
like i think this is a movie to leave your "tweens"at home for :P
they like to think that theyre older by saying childrens movies suck but me and my friends who range from 16-19 all saw this and laughed while the tweens in the theatre just roled theyre eyes and swore at the screen
sometimes trying to act more mature only makes you look you look foolish
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hadleygirls
parent of and 6 , 9 , 10 year old
parent of and 6 , 9 , 10 year old
Sweet and Harmlesss for 3 girls, ages 5, 8 and 9
Overall I thought it was pretty harmless and it actually re-dedicated my 9 year old girl to the belief that the tooth fairy exists. I really thought it would become obvious to her, but she seemed even more convinced! A good message of not giving up and believing in yourself and others. Would own the DVD.
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Stacyandherboys
adult
adult
I really liked it! FUNNY...much better than I thought it was going to be. My 8 year old son loved it and got the message on how to be a nice guy and shoot for the stars. My 6 year old son liked it but got a little sleepy towards the end. My 4 year old slept through it....
I would say more boys would enjoy it than girls....but that is a boy mom talking! As for telling kids there is no toothfairy....they came VERY close and I think older kids would be able to read between the lines and figure it out...but then he became a tooth fairy so the adults were wrong, there IS a toothfairy. I am thinking my 8 year old will have questions next time he looses a tooth.....we shall see
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got2garden
parent of 7 and 11 year old
parent of 7 and 11 year old
This was cute and enjoyable to watch. It was WAY better than The Spy Next Door and deserves more stars. My six year old and I both enjoyed it.
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CoolHomeschoolMama
parent
parent
Perfect family movie, jokes are greared just right for little ones to understand!
I brought my 7 year old to see this yesterday and we loved it!! What a great family movie! There just aren't enough movies like that nowadays. Movies that you can take little ones too that the jokes don't go over their heads or make parents cringe because of adult themes. I read/heard many other parents say it was boring or lame...ok, well if you're looking for a serious movie for adults then yes, it's probably a little lame. But if you're looking for a decent family flick that you can just sit back, relax and enjoy then this is it. The jokes were 'slow' sure, but c'mon, with all the movies out there for older kids and adults, it was nice to have a movie that I could bring my little one that he enjoyed and understood the jokes (rather than going way over his head). I wish they made more family movies like this!
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tkrieg
adult
adult
Good (if your kids like live action)
Cute movie with a positive message (believe in yourself and your dreams, you can't do it if you never try). Good physical comedy gags. My 10 year old loved it. My 5 year old loved the physical bits and all the fairy tricks. She was a little bored by the end, but she tends to get that way if the movie is live action rather than animated.
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mitochondria
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
A "The Santa Claus" knockoff
i watched this movie on a car trip and i have to say, this was a total "The santa claus" ripoff. I mean with tim allen in place he did wonderful, bubt i'm not sure if the rock can pull off a whole
"workaholic turns into santa, or in this case. the tooth fairy."
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LissaNicky
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Stupid; Copy off the Game Plan
This movie was very stupid in my opinion. It was boring and was another "Game Plan" but not as good.
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gabclima
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Family Movie
This is a good movie for the family...it has a great story and it's very funny movie...
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dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Overall it's kinda boring. It's not a must-see movie but you can still watch it you want to.
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music42
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
music42's comment
It was very funny but I like Band Slam a lot better.check out my reveiw.
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tokidokisan
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Hilarious Movie, Good For Younger Kids
This movie is really funny, and great for younger kids. It might seem as if the tooth fairy thing will be spoiled, but then it goes to show "tooth-fairy land", letting kids still believe. It also gives the good message to always have dreams. I watched this with my sisters, including a four year old, and the only thing she was scared of was the cat for some reason. The only concern with this movie is the consumerism, but they don't make it that obvious.
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movie dude
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Dissapointing. Leaves me hanging big time.
Stupid. Dumb. I was expecting much more. I usaully like Dwayne Johnson, but this movie was a wreck.
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GreenPalm
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
A Movie For The Whole Family!
I liked this movie, even though some may think it childish. It can be very funny and also has a few good lessons tucked into it. This movie is a bit like The Santa Claus in some ways. Where a non-believer becomes the person they don't believe in. Overall, this movie is okay for everyone.
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brown_eyed_girl
parent of 10 and 12 year old
parent of 10 and 12 year old
Not amazing cinema but great cast & family friendly comedy
This was a very sweet movie that appealed to our entire family. The plot was a little hokey at times but the messages of friendship, hope, and the importance of dreams were good.
The Rock was hilarious and the language was squeaky clean. No fart or poo jokes and the siblings aren't rude, crude or sassy. Although I wish Hollywood would occasionally make a movie with a functional, intact nuclear family, the dating relationship between the mom & the lead character was also squeaky clean; even the few kisses shown were chaste.
Although The Rock's character was mean at times, he suffered consequences for these actions and had to make amends to repair his relationships. By the end of the movie, his character has grown on many different levels.
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jomato
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Two Sides of the Story...
There are two different kinds of reviews being posted here. Some people, mostly teens and adults, forced themselves to finish to the end of the movie, while others, myself included, enjoyed the film and didn't want it to end. The concept of "the tooth fairy" may be too childish for older teens and adults, but most kids loved it. I know I did. It was a very sweet movie with some funny moments.
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volvomom
parent of 10 and 15 year old
parent of 10 and 15 year old
This may be too cutesy and silly for older kids, but my two kids, ages 7 and 10, loved this movie. They laughed and laughed, and I enjoyed it too. The acting isn't exactly Oscar quality, but my kids thought the case worker assigned to train Dwayne Johnson to be a tooth fairy was hilarious. There is a kiss or two between the two adults, but nothing serious. Some mild violence during the hockey scenes. The plot is fairly predictable, but the whole point of a kids movie is to be entertaining to kids. Judging from the reaction of mine, I'd say they've succeeded. A good, clean, funny movie with a good message.
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StepMomSterToo
parent
parent
Kids Movie
This movie might give you a tooth ache. The physical comedy and positive messages make it harmless as far as a parent is concerned. Could have been made more appealing to older kids and parents, but in the end, it does its job.
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Matan
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
COMEDY
funny and A LITTLE STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!
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VtSus
parent of and 7 , 9 , 13 year old
parent of and 7 , 9 , 13 year old
Wait for the DVD
Just saw it - wished I hadn't. Really, gag me. My kids loved it, though (ages 6 & 8). Honestly, there is nothing in it objectionable (except maybe the previews). There is a nice message in there somewhere -- about being positive and believing in dreams, blah bah blah. It was totally lost on my kids, but they liked the movie anyway -- a big guy with wings is funny, I guess. If I were you, I'd wait for it to come out on DVD!!
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