Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this soundtrack contains songs that promote friendship and self-esteem, in between some arrogant "me-me-me" posturing on "Rock Star" ("I'm incredible/so unforgettable/so no one can take my place/I'm unbreakable/highly flammable/so girl get out of my face"), "It's All About Me," and "Fabulous." True to form for the Bratz machine, there are two full pages of product ads in the CD insert.
Families can talk about the Bratz empire. Do you think it's effective to have Bratz movies, CDs, and DVDs all come out at the same time? Does bombardment with marketing and products make you more likely to buy or see anything Bratz related or is it too much? Families can also discuss the two or three songs on the album that come off as egocentric and clique-ish. Do you think they are meant to be taken at face value, or are they spoofs of self-absorbed people? Do you think they get the message across effectively?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Those Bratz kids pull it off again on their new live-action soundtrack, despite unimaginative songwriting and lackluster production. With heavy-hitting help from the Black Eyed Peas, The Slumber Party Girls, Ashlee Simpson, Dropping Daylight, and Lifehouse, these young performers gamely negotiate some very ordinary-sounding, preachy material and make the songs sparkle anyway. In between a full-tilt ego-fest ("Rock Star," "It's All About Me," and "Fabulous") are songs that won't stop until we all REALLY get that we're supposed to like ourselves, be nice to others, and accept our individuality. Add the "go-for-it" message on songs like "Fearless" ("Be fearless and nothing is impossible/so fearless and know that you're invincible/be fearless, prove the undeniable/'cause you're so much stronger than you know/so let it go") and you've got a wholesome, positive-message machine devoid of subtlety or humor, but rich in upbeat reinforcement for being a good friend.
For more fun girl-power, fans might want to check out anything Hannah Montana and High School Musical, or Slumber Party Girls.
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Sexual ContentNothing at all explicit. Some heartbreak stuff of the "playing with my heart 'cause your love is wicked" variety. |
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Social BehaviorGood, strong self-esteem and friendship messages, along with accepting uniqueness and challenging yourself, with lyrics like "Be fearless and nothing is impossible/so fearless and know that you're invincible/be fearless, prove the undeniable/'cause you're so much stronger than you know/so let it go" ("Fearless"). |
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CommercialismCD package contains two full-page ads for related products. Insert advertises ringtones. |
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