I've watched every episode and have written a more complete review here thehownotto.blogspot.com/2010/03/god-andcartoon-network.html Ben learns fewer lessons than in the original and the stories have become a little blander, but friendship, family/parent role models, and teamwork are still emphasized. Violence is decreased, if anything, but the mean tirades between friends and some of the usually harmless flirting make it something younger kids don't need to see. It's a good show to watch WITH your kids, to discuss good things and bad things, and it is an awesome show to watch by yourself. XD One of my favs. Again, full Christian review at thehownotto.blogspot.com/2010/03/god-andcartoon-network.html
Ben 10: Alien Force
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Kids and animation, Starring Ashley Johnson, Greg Cipes, Yuri Lowenthal, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Boy hero grows up, but still fighting aliens.
Themes in this show include: family relationships, growing up
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Ben 10: Alien Force was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that this action cartoon spin-off features lots of physical violence, including hand-to-hand battles and weapons that shoot lasers. Though there's never any blood or realistic reactions to pain, occasionally characters are seriously injured, and some die, so be sure kids can differentiate between fantasy and reality before you let them watch. The alien morphing scenes may also confuse and/or frighten very young kids. All of that said, Ben 10 fans are sure to latch on to this show and its now-older hero, who must set aside differences with an old enemy and draw on his inner strength to get the job done.
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- How is Ben different now that he's older?
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What’s the Story?
Five years after he defeated his nemesis and took off the Omnitrix that gave him shape-morphing powers, alien conqueror Ben Tennyson (voiced by Yuri Lowenthal) is happy to be living a normal life. But when he finds out that his grandfather is missing, Ben -- now 15 -- and his level-headed cousin, Gwen (Ashley Johnson), are drawn back into the battle of the life forms. Joined by former enemy Kevin Levin (Gregory Cipes), and supported by 10 new alien forms courtesy of the Omnitrix, Ben faces his most difficult challenges yet: finding his grandfather and saving the galaxy from aliens who aim to destroy it.
Is It Any Good?
Packed with action, adventure, and alien transformations, BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE beckons to science fiction-loving tweens, particularly boys. The combination of an ever-changing cast of colorful villains and the underlying mystery of Ben's grandfather's disappearance is sure to keep viewers guessing -- and coming back for more.
If your tweens have followed Ben's previous adventures, they're likely to notice that he's grown up quite a bit for this series. At 15, he's more reflective and thoughtful than before, which allows him to team up with a former enemy for the greater good. He's also determined to take the lead in battling the aliens -- not for glory, but because his grandfather is depending on him. At the same time, he's often reminded that there's no substitute for teamwork. All of this offers some worthwhile lessons for the tween boys that the show aims to entertain. But be smart about letting kids tune in, since the show does feature a lot of violence (which occasionally results in death), and some of the aliens and monsters may scare little ones.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Negative role models
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- Good role models
8 is a little young, but tweens might really enjoy the aliens!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Dude, I'm thirteen and me and my bro both watch it. Well, he watches it for the action (hes 7), and I watch it for all the flirting and romance between Kevin and Gwen. Mostly I read and write fanfiction. Either way, awesome show. They should make Kev and Gwen kiss though.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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So good
I love Ben 10! Great kids si-fi, and good for tweens too!
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Kids ages: 17
I rate this title on for age 6 and give itNo charisma, no personality, just a mediocre cartoon.
Be mature, doesn't mean you has to be lack of personality really man, Kevin trying to KILL several time ben and gwen, and now he is the good guy? gwen and ben now don't have any charisma, even my brother with 8 years, notice that
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I rate this title off for age 9 and give it
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i HATE ben 10 alien force they changed pretty much EVERYTHING!! bring bakk ben 10 and shut the alien force 1 down
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| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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