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Aaron Stone
- Disney XD
- Genre: Science Fiction
Common Sense Media says
Teen gamer becomes real hero in tween-targeted action show.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Disney XD series is about a teen video gamer who's tapped to fight a group of real criminals bent on world domination. Perhaps not surprisingly, then, gaming takes center stage in the series, with characters frequently talking about and/or playing the central game (sometimes instead of interacting with each other in person). So expect plenty of action (though not much in the way of injuries or blood), both in the game and out of it. There's also some innocent high school flirting, but no swearing or drinking/smoking. Charlie is motivated to save the world partly by the fact that it will help his struggling single mom and younger brother.
What's the story?
Charlie Lambert (Kelly Blatz) is living a double life. By day, he's an average high school student -- but after school, he dives into his favorite video game, Hero Rising. There he becomes AARON STONE, the top player in a virtual world that's threatened by the evil Omega Defiance. Charlie is stunned to learn that the game is based on an actual conspiracy and that a mysterious corporation wants him to use his gaming talents to take on the real Omega Defiance and save the world. Charlie is soon zipping around the world with his android handler/sidekick Stan (J.P. Manoux), grappling with evil thugs, and rushing to get back home in time for class.
Is it any good?
This lightweight teen action series plays on our secret desire to be special. Charlie is plucked from obscurity, told he's unique, and then sent out to save the world. It's a common fantasy, especially for young people, though the focus on video games gives the show a 21st-century twist. Unlike, say, the Harry Potter series, or even the comedic Princess Diaries, in which the main characters are born with a hidden destiny, the star of Aaron Stone is an ordinary kid whose video game habit has transformed him into a hero.
Despite a fairly thin plot, so-so action sequences, and a far-fetched concept, Aaron Stone will likely appeal to other ordinary kids, especially those who enjoy video games and harbor fantasies of greatness. While not everyone can be born with magical powers, anyone can play a game.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about gaming. Is it possible to be addicted to games? Do you think it's healthy to avoid real people in favor of interacting with virtual characters?
Do you think becoming Aaron Stone will help Charlie become more adept
at socializing in the real world?Can video game skills translate to
actual fighting skills?
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Most violent Disney show ever
Definitely, Disney's most mature action series. They really let their characters get hurt now, unlike Power Rangers. At one point, an enemy soldier is trying to PUSH AARON INTO A HELICOPTER PROPELLER. Gee, if that's not considered violent, I don't know what is.
That's why I love it. A Disney DRAMA?! Definitely.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 1, 2009
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Aaron Stone. Nice show, full action and suspense.
Aaron Stone is a pretty cool show. There is definitely violence, kicking, punching, throwing stuff, and blasting ppl and objects with a gauntlet. The boys sometimes flirt with girls, but not really that bad. The show, however, really highlights video gaming and makes ppl wanna play "Hero Rising", which i heard is going to be a real game soon (that is sorta cool) and it will probably make ppl want to buy the game. The messages about justice and honor are good, and Aaron (known to most ppl as Charlie) fights for good and never for personal gain. Well bye now.
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Kid, 10 years old
October 18, 2010
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Aaron Stone
Some Scary Moments.Show Ended Too Fast.Aaron Is Good.They Made This A Little Intense For Young Disney XD Fans.Good For Ages 9+
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Kid, 11 years old
May 5, 2010
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I have nothing against it but, there is way too much violence.
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This show has some positive messages. Fun to watch
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Kid, 11 years old
November 6, 2009
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good messages and a whole lotta' action
The show looks like one of those shows with suckish effects, but the effects are actully pretty good compared to power rangers. The violence is limited to some kicking and punch and the messages are very good so overall is all right for older kids
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A Power Rangers Knock-off.
If you ask me, it's only a bit better than "Power Rangers" even though it's a knock-off of it. Nothing can be worse than "Power Rangers". Now, on to the review. I was somewhat interested in the show back in February of 2009, but once I saw it, I felt that there was absolutely no sense of story or plot to it. It's just a teen playing a video game in real life just because he's the best at the game. So this basically includes the essence of Tron. But Tron is WAY better than this. The acting and the fighting is kind of cheesy and I wouldn't exactly be impressed by it. My advice, if you're looking for a show with a little action, fine, but if you're looking for something that actually has some story to it, I suggest you pass this one by.
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Exciting with some good messages, but violent
I wish there were more kids' shows without violence, but given that it's in almost every show my eight year old would consider to have enough excitement, this is a pretty good choice. The heroes face dilemmas that make for good conversations. The heroes sometimes have to lie to keep their cover. Good always wins over evil, and some of the bad guys have redeeming features. It's less mind numbing for adults than many choices for this age group, and I enjoy the pleasure my son gets from it.
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| Topics: | adventures, high school |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network: | Disney XD |
| Cast: | J.P. Manoux, Kelly Blatz, Tania Gunadi |
| Genre: | Science Fiction |
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