Thundarr the Barbarian (Boomerang)
common sense media says
80s action 'toon offers kid-friendly adventures.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 67% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this '80s cartoon has lots of action, it's all very simplistically animated, and Thundarr and his team go to great lengths to avoid harming anyone -- both of which help make the show age-appropriate for younger viewers. Plus, even though she never wears anything but a strapless, Wonder Woman-style bathing suit, Princess Ariel is one of the best princess role models out there. She's smarter than Thundarr, she's the one character in the show who can read, and she knows, apparently, everything.
Violence & scariness:
Thundarr's role is to protect humans from mutants and men gone bad, which he does with both his sword and his fists. But he never injures or kills anyone -- a point that's made very clear (he even saves his enemies from harm). The destruction of civilization is shown in the show's credits and might be frightening if it were better animated -- but it's not.
Sexy stuff:
Princess Ariel wears a very impractical swimsuit, but there's no sex or inuendo.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say it's educational
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Rogue Comet
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Childhood memories
I watched Thundarr the barbarian as a child. My only regret was it's cancellation.
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Victorianna
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
Great Classic Cartoon Good vs. Evil
Thundarr is a classic cartoon now (scary, huh?) and I think shows the changes in our culture. Thundarr isn't too politically correct to have a sword-carrying strongman alongside a beautiful princess and a fuzzy side-kick. There's lots of action, but it's mostly the stereotypical good-vs-evil battle, where good always triumphs. This is a good show for boys (because of the action) and also for girls (because the Princess, while perhaps a bit under-dressed, is intelligent and strong). And if you have some small furry creatures running around your house, perhaps they could identify with Ogla (sic?) and his interesting reptilian(?) mount. Thundarr is a bit dense sometimes and you might get a little tired of hearing "Orbs of Light!" but it's a lot better than some of the smucky, politically correct stuff kids watch today.
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Stundar
parent of 9 year old
parent of 9 year old
Perfect for young children, but not for veterans
Think about it like this. Its a show about men and beast who come together to fight the evil wizard Vandar. This might be okay for children, but war veterans will shurely be terrifed by the scenes of violence, as it will remind them of their own times in war.
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nascar
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
i saw it once
it has awesomeness!
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