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iGo to Japan
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this TV movie is tied into the popular series iCarly and offers more of the same wacky -- if fairly unrealistic -- fun that the show's tween viewers have come to enjoy. There's some mild flirting, a few instances of bullying (Sam likes to pick on Freddie for his crush on Carly), and not much in the way of realistic, responsible adult supervision -- but little of this will surprise tweens. The subject of Internet safety is raised when Carly hastily accepts an online invitation from a stranger to travel overseas for an awards show, so be sure to follow up with kids about your family's rules concerning the Internet. On a positive note, while the movie includes frequent mention of iCarly.com, viewers aren't encouraged to visit the site for blogs or downloads as often as they are during the series.
What's the story?
In IGO TO JAPAN, webcast stars Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam (Jennette McCurdy), and Freddie (Nathan Kress) are ecstatic to learn that their show has been nominated for an international iWeb award. Hoping for victory over an impressive comedy duo from Japan, the teen trio heads overseas for the competition -- but their journey is plagued by mishaps from the start. And when their supposedly friendly competitors, Kyoko (Ally Matsumura) and Yuki (Harry Shum, Jr.), abduct them and deposit them in the middle of nowhere just before the contest begins, it's up to Carly's older brother, Spencer (Jerry Trainor), and Freddie's overprotective mom (Mary Scheer) to join forces and save the day.
Is it any good?
If your kids are already iCarly fans, they'll surely enjoy the crew's first movie, which offers more of the same hilarious (for tweens that is) slapstick antics. Cosgrove and McCurdy in particular continue to be a delightful comedic team, and if parents can overlook the story's notable shortage of realistic material (a misunderstanding forces the crew to fly overseas in a cargo plan and parachute into Tokyo, for instance), they might actually enjoy tuning in with their tweens for this mostly worry-free fun.
That said, be read to talk about Internet safety with your tweens after the credits roll. In particular, one scene shows Carly consenting to reservations for an overseas trip after a stranger invites her to an awards show over the Internet. While Carly's situation is spun for adventure and fun, be sure to remind kids of the very real dangers that exist online, and discuss your family's rules about surfing the Web.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the Internet. What do you use the Internet for? What kinds of things have you seen that you weren't looking for?
How do advertisers get your attention while you're online? Have ads
ever enticed you to visit other Web sites? If so, which ones?How does the Internet change how you can communicate with your friends?
Do you think it's a good thing that anyone can post anything on the
Web? Why or why not?Have you ever known anyone who was bullied or intimidated by someone in
this manner? Remind your kids to never consent to any offers they
receive -- or give out personal information of any kind online.
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iThink little kids sould wait to watch this.
I like it but parents should be aware that in a few scenes Freddie is made out to have looked and Sam's suitcase at her underware. People are said to be naked but you can only see a man's torso.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 17, 2009
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ok
People get popped in the face in this a lot. It was ok but not as good as the show
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Kid, 12 years old
September 1, 2009
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
i hate this movie its lame annoying boring dont watch
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Probably the best of iCarly!
This is probably the one and only iCarly 'movie' I really enjoyed. It was hilarious and very entertaining. :) And Japan is cool (I'm learning to speak Japanese) so that was a cool setting for the show.
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A LITTLE TO INTENSE FOR YOUNG VIEWERS.
This movie is a little on the intense and scary side for younger kids because theres lots of vilonce and brief peril that you wouldent see on an everyday icarly show. But to older viewers it will be as great as ever!! and i am one of those viewers!!!!
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Hilarious!
iGo to Japan is really funny and appropriate, except Sam's bullying. I speak Japanese and Kyoko and Yuki called each other bad words while arguing in Japanese, but the rest of the content is fine.
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sam is a good role model
sam is good role model cause even though she's violent she does have real problems that some people can relate to and really she is a good person at heart.she doesnt really have much though or a good home life. other then that you shouldnt take everything they say and do too seriously
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sam is a good role model
sam is good role model cause even though she's violent she does have real problems that some people can relate to and really she is a good person at heart.she doesnt really have much though or a good home life. other then that you shouldnt take everything they say and do too seriously
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Kid, 11 years old
March 20, 2010
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8+
It's the best of Icarly!
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Unrealistic and Unfunny in Most Parts; Not Innappropriate
Cute, unrealisitic, pretty well-written. Unfunny sometimes, teens and adults will be easily bored and think it dragged on, but some tweens and all children will love it and the length. I wasn't too glad about it; thought it was immature.
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| Topics: | book characters, friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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