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A.T.O.M.

(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Toon Disney, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Super action figure teens fight evil violently.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Shows people behaving badly even as the heroes are rescuing them -- in one sequence, for example, the rescuees step on the rescuer's head. Plus, there's the reliance on violence to save the world.

  • Violence & scariness:

    These animated action figures are saving the world from the evil Dr. Paine, and you can't do that without fight sequences, lasers, assorted weaponry, and explosions.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The ATOM program and the tie-in action figures were developed together.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A.T.O.M.

Parents need to know that this is a pretty cynical take on the Superfriends concept. The people being rescued aren't always grateful, and the rescuers aren't all in it for the joy of doing good for humanity. And their version of superhero horsing around during the obligatory at-home scenes can be pretty cruel.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why superheroes -- in the fictional sense -- become superheroes. Some are (as they say) born superheroes, some choose to be superheroes, and some have superherodom thrust upon them. The teens in this show were chosen, and one, at least, is in it for the fame and fortune. Would you want to be chosen to be a superhero? Why?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

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