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Princess

(2008, Rated NR, Fantasy, Starring Kip Pardue, Nora Zehetner)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sweet fairy-tale romance about finding yourself.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Overall, the movie has a positive theme about finding your true self and believing in love. A couple of comments revolve around "gay" stereotypes ("How gay is that?" asks William's crass buddy, when talking about going to a charity ball with his male friend). The primary cast is all Caucasian.
  • Violence & scariness:

    There are monsters, some of whom attack; in one scene, William waves an axe at one to defend himself and Ithaca.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild comment about how any guy with hormones would like dating the princess. Fairy tale-type romance between William and Ithaca.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Plays into the "Disney princess" obsession of many little girls.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The guys drink beer from bottles in two scenes. Wine is offered and drunk here and there.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Princess

Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie, while charming, is likely to feed the obsession of any little girls who are already fascinated by the marketing juggernaut that is the "Disney princesses" (ABC Family is a Disney subsidiary). Overall, the content is tame and appropriate for young grade-schoolers and up, but there are some monsters, so very young or those who have trouble distinguishing between fantasy and reality might be frightened. But even the scariest creature, a three-headed reptile, isn't any more alarming than a dinosaur. It's worth noting that in order to show how crass one supporting character is, he makes a couple of brief comments that play on "gay" stereotypes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's argument that, at one time or another, every girl wants to be a princess. Kids: Is that true? What it is about being a princess that would be cool? Also, in this case, being a princess means helping those in need. Does that change your image of a princess? How? Families can also discuss how special effects are done, including computer animation. Which images are live-action, and which are a combination of live-action and animation? How can you tell?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Garbage highly upset

    This movie was not appopiate for kids. It is not a good message and is garbage. It is also showing kids dinking and gay comments,which is not appopriate for their young minds. I was highly upset with the content in this movie.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    Rent in........NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This classic fairy tale has a little twist to it.....the princess needs help to find her sucessor. Great movie. It got a little scary, what is in her dreams, and when they are going to rescue Jitter Bug!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 6
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    5 years old

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 6
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    scooby dooo

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    Sweet Princess

    My husband and I enjoyed watching this movie with our 4 year old daughter. I suggest watching it with your young child, some of the scenes are a little frightening before you are made aware the Princess cares for mythical creatures.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 0.0

    Not a Family Movie

    We turned it off after about 17 minutes and after way too much unnecessary dialogue and unnecessary information including lines about virgins, lesbians ... enough already. That's not Family for any age. C'mon!

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