Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman
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Common Sense says
Tween detective breaks rules, but escapade is fun.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that the main character of this made-for-TV movie is an opinionated, strong-willed tween whose determination to solve mysteries often leads her to break rules (she sneaks out at night and steals a piece of a town monument) and act disrespectfully to adults and rudely to peers. But she's also self-reliant and resourceful and has enough self-esteem to stand by her convictions in the face of opposition. Suspense is mild enough that it won't bother the movie's target tween viewers, but two scenes show the supposed ghost of a young girl, and a few characters wrestle with having lost loved ones.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the media portrays tweens in general and girls in particular. What characteristics would you say describe Roxy? Are these positive or negative traits? Would you think the same thing if her character was a boy? Do you think the media gives an accurate view of tween life? In your opinion, which tween characters are more believable than others? Why?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
But Roxy's strong-willed personality often leads her to make questionable choices, like sneaking out of the house at night or stealing the crystal from the town's lighthouse. She also turns the tables on irritating peers by playing pranks on them, and she speaks and acts rudely to adults. But in the end, she owns up to her wrongdoings and faces the consequences for them.
Movie Details
Run time: 90 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/1/2008, DVD release: 7/15/2008
MPAA Rating: NR
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