Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-Cellent Adventure

Parents need to know that Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-Cellent Adventure is the English-language version of the very funny, animated Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos, reviewed by Sandie Angulo Chen in its original subtitled Spanish language. MPAA rated this new offering PG as opposed to its earlier PG-13, as some of the racier dialogue appears to have been toned down for English-speaking audiences. Still, some may take offense at the two eggs who tongue-kiss and the voluptuous breasts of a female giant. New fans will appreciate the references to and parodies of other classic American films (Rocky, The Godfather, The Karate Kid), as well as the very current rock and rap music. Per Ms. Chen's review: "Although many of the jokes will go over the heads of younger viewers, the mild sexual innuendo makes this comedy more appropriate for middle schoolers and up, rather than younger audiences. In addition to suggestive jokes, there's violence in the form of cockfighting (which, though illegal in the States, is a traditional, legal sport in Mexico), vultures swooping down to kidnap farm animals, and gun violence (no one is shot). And there's some insult language. But despite its racier material, the movie offers positive messages about teamwork, friendship, and self-confidence." The DVD includes both the English- and Spanish-language versions of the movie.