Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman (NR)
Tween detective breaks rules, but escapade is fun.
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- Studio: Sony Pictures
- Directed By: Eleanor Lindo
- Cast: Aria Wallace, Robin Brule, Demetrius Joyette
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- Release Date: 2/1/2008
- Video/DVD Release Date: 7/15/2008
- Genre: Family and Kids
- MPAA Rating: NR
Parents need to know
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?
Message
Social Behavior:
Roxy is a self-assured tween who's passionate about her beliefs and never backs down to peer pressure. But her determination often leads her to break rules (like sneaking out at night and befriending sketchy strangers), and she enjoys playing tricks on her friends. The movie also touches on the emotional response to losing a loved one.
Consumerism:
The movie is based on one of a series of books, so young fans may take an interest in reading them (which certainly isn't a bad thing).
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
A few suspenseful scenes (a boy is startled by a dark figure in the woods, for example), and the supposed ghost of a young child makes an appearance (dialogue refers to her death in a plane crash).
Sex
Some mild flirting, and one brief kiss between adults.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Emily Ashby
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.
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