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By Renee Schonfeld
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Tales have more positive messages than most Bratz movies.
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Bratz: Good Vibes
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What's the Story?
BRATZ: GOOD VIBES includes four stories aired during the second season of the Bratz TV series (2006 to 2007). In "Extremely Made-Over," Prudence, a seemingly perfect new assistant at Bratz magazine, may have ulterior motives. When Sasha gets a major rock-star scoop, Burdine and the Tweevils at Your Thing magazine are right there trying to spoil everything. In "The Cleo Life," Cleo fantasizes about being a movie star when Portia, a conniving TV talk show host, comes to school looking for one special teen to interview. Cleo is chosen! Then Portia's true purpose is revealed, and she threatens to destroy Cleo's friendship with the gang. In "Bye, Bye Burdine," while Burdine is mistaken for a jewel thief and held in an airport jail in "Luxenstein," the Tweevils take over Your Thing magazine and write a series of travel tall tales, and sales soar. The Bratz try to compete but end up in one misadventure after another. "The Great Melting Pot" finds Jade and the girls preparing a perfect French meal for the expected arrival of Parisian Chef Jean Paul and his friend Gaston. When Jade learns that Jean Paul is really hoping for a sublime American feast, the girls have no ingredients and little time to make it happen.
Is It Any Good?
The stories here, taken as a whole, are a cut above other Bratz fare, which often emphasizes clothes, romantic crushes, and self-pampering. It's not always easy to get past those themes, the lackluster animation, and the one-dimensional characterization, nor the obvious intent to sell, sell, sell, but in this instance, the DVD is substantial and clever enough to be enjoyable despite those bumps. And the girls learn something in each of the four tales. In "Extremely Made-Over" and "The Cleo Life," they're able to see beyond first impressions, uncover concealed motives, and take a stand against betrayal. In "Bye-Bye, Burdine," they learn how silly it is to try to be something they're not. Finally, in "The Great Melting Pot," they come to understand a key ingredient that makes American life such a great feast.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about stereotyping in movies meant for kids. Do you think such portrayals reinforce negative feelings about certain nationalities, professions, ethnicities, or genders? Who are the stereotypes in Good Vibes?
In Bratz World, despite the skin tones and individual styling choices, all the girls look alike in an idealized way. What are some of the advantages of being unique? What is there about you that makes you special?
What is the appeal of Bratz? Why do you think they continue to be so popular?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 22, 2011
- Cast : Maryke Hendrikse , Brittney Irvin , Britt McKillip , Dorla Bell
- Director : Phil Weinstein
- Studio : MGM/UA
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Friendship , School ( High School )
- Run time : 85 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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