Justice League Unlimited - TV-Y7-FV
TV Rating: TV-Y7-FV
Network: Boomerang, Cartoon Network Cast: Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, George Newbern
Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this show highlights teamwork and the heroes' respect for each other due to their unique strengths. While the male-to-female ratio within the League leaves much to be desired, the female characters who are in the group are on equal footing with the men. Kissing and occasional mild sexual implications (snuggling, etc.) might make the series a little strong for superhero fans under 7.
Families can talk about whether good people and bad people are as clearly identifiable as this series implies. Is it possible to judge a person's intentions by their appearance? What powers do we have to battle the evil in our world? How can we use teamwork to help fight these battles? Who are the heroes in our lives? Parents also can talk to their kids about alternatives to fighting. What are some other ways to solve problems?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Emily Ashby
Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, and their fellow classic DC comics characters burst back onto the TV screen in this series (which began life as simply Justice League and added the "unlimited" at the start of the third season). With an expanded membership numbering more than 50 superheroes, the League battles a constant barrage of villains. Alien invasions, android armies, and nuclear monsters ensure that there's never a dull moment in the superheroes' world.
The strength of the League comes from its individuals and their unique powers. While most have been bestowed with super-powered abilities, others, like Batman, rely on their own intellect and skills to battle the bad guys. The best aspect of the show is that all members are portrayed as equals -- no single member's power is celebrated over another's. It is only through teamwork that the day's work is done and the universe is saved yet again.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED features more sophisticated plots than those in the early Justice League days, and older viewers will enjoy the continuation of storylines from one episode to the next. The amazing staying power of these characters, some of whom first debuted in the 1930s, makes the show a fun choice for nostalgic cartoon fans. It's a winner for kids, too, as the idealistic view of super powers is part of everyone's childhood.
Adult fans might want to dust off some of the original movies or TV series starring their favorite heroes. Superman: The Movie and Superman II are good choices. Kid fans may also enjoy The Batman.
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Sexual ContentCharacters refer to "copping a feel." Female characters' suits tend to be skimpy and revealing. |
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ViolenceCartoon violence is frequent as the League battles villains of all types, but most is at unrealistic super-power strength and not very scary. |
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Social BehaviorFemale and male heroes exhibit separate but equally powerful strengths. Characters' motivation is always the "common good." |
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CommercialismSoda (generic, not brand-name) is the refreshment of choice and is referred to more than once. |
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