This is pretty good. I think it's appropriate for ages four and up. My best friend has a younger sister, and she didn't get upset during it. I think that kids under four might get emotional, though, because the parents forget each other. I love the movie, but I think the series is better. Thanks for reading my review!
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Feel-good family movie has great messages for tweens.
Themes in this show include: family relationships, growing up
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Parents need to know that this movie offers more of the tween-friendly content that families have come to expect from Wizards of Waverly Place. Teenage Alex gives her parents and siblings fits with her rebellious -- and often disrespectful – behavior (she talks back, sneaks out of the house, etc.), but she learns important lessons about family ties and self-confidence when she’s forced to team up with her brother to save her family. There’s no cause for concern in giving tweens the go-ahead on this feel-good movie.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about communication. How does your family keep communication lines open? Does technology help you communicate? Tweens: Do you feel comfortable talking to your parents about your issues?
- What rules does your family have about parties and hanging out with friends? How do these rules help keep you safe? How do they compare to family rules about use of media like the Internet?
- Tweens: Whom do you respect? What attributes do you look for in a role model?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
O.K
I watched this with my little cousen like i do with the series, Its an ok movie with a good story line, it follows the charictors Justin Russoe and Alex Russoe who are trying to find a magical stoneto reverse a spell that alex created that was so that tere parents would break up, some scary scenes for people under 5.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Good role models
perfect for kids
i think this is a very good movie for kids. it's a pretty cool adventure.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
I love this movie so much
This is an awesome movie!!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
I thought this movie gave a great message to familes and children!
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 67% | of parents say there are good role models |
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