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Tutenstein: Clash of the Pharaohs

  • 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

    Time-travel fun with friendly message for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Both characters allow power to go to their head and enjoy bossing around their friends when given the opportunity. But in the end, they discover that there's no substitute for true friendship. Cleo is African-American, and she's well versed in all things related to Egyptian history.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Guards use spears and swords to ward off intruders. In one scene, Tut's mummified arm is pulled off, but it's quickly mended. A man plots Cleo's murder, attempting to kill her many times, then later nearly falls to his own death before being rescued.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tutenstein: Clash of the Pharaohs

Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie's lessons on friendship and forgiveness don't break any new ground, but their placement within the context of this kid-pleasing story ensures that they won't be overlooked. The main characters both have superiority complexes throughout the movie, taking turns calling the shots when they feel in control ("I demand you dance for me," etc.). A sinister bad guy and some allusions to the supernatural may frighten very young kids, but grade-schoolers will enjoy the action-packed tale and might even pick up on references to Egyptian culture and history.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about respecting others' feelings. Do you think Tut is a good friend to Cleo and Luxor? Why or why not? How do they respond to his demands? What, if anything, does he learn when the tables are turned and Cleo becomes pharaoh? Have you ever known anyone who was bossy to you? How did it make you feel? What did you do to fix the problem? Families can use this movie as a springboard for their own research about ancient Egyptian history and culture.
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