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The Impossibles

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Don Messick, Paul Frees, Hal Smith, Where to watch: Boomerang)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Eccentric '60s superhero cartoon is retro fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Heroes work as a team to fight villains. But no female or minority representation.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Mild cartoon violence involving guns and explosions, but no real injuries.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Impossibles

Parents need to know that this offbeat Hanna-Barbera cartoon is a hilarious snapshot of 1960s pop culture. Although it's quirky and creative, it's void of diversity and overall educational value. For a classic cartoon, the violence is mild, and the villains are far goofier than they are menacing. Still, beware of guns and explosives, even though no one is seriously hurt.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the nature of justice. Does the punishment (it's often quite funny) fit the crime? Kids, if you were a superhero, what unusual power would you want to have? How could that strength help you catch the bad guys? Would it be more fun to be a superhero or a rock star?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Ylndgomez
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THE IMPOSSIBLES

    I LOVE THE IMPOSSIBLES I LOVE COIL MAN FLUID MAN AND MULTI MAN.

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    callie665573
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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