Parents' Guide to

Knight Rusty

By Brian Costello, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

German animated knight quest is fun for kids of all ages.

Movie NR 2014 84 minutes
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age 6+

Based on 1 parent review

Samsim
Samsim Adult
April 15, 2016
age 6+

It's not offensive, just irritating

This movie looks charming, and as other reviewers said it's totally inoffensive...except for the casual sexism. The knight Rusty is basically an impulsive jerk to his princess pal and friends for most of the movie, then he _sortof_ figures it out and redeems himself, but not without continuing to joke about how he still wont help her clean up. Adorable. There's a running joke about the ugly fat woman having a crush on the handsome prince, as a bonus. I was uncomfortable watching it with my son, because he wanted to like the main guy- kids are too little for antiheroes- and I kept saying, "Oh, but it's ok, he'll figure it out.." But he only half did. Ugh.
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What's the Story?

Rusty is a knight who looks like an old cash register and lives in Scrapland, a kingdom made entirely of scrap metal. He acquires an engine for his horse Chopper that propels him into first place in a jousting competition but is shortly stripped of his victory and his knighthood when the evil Prince Novel reveals that the engine was stolen from him. With the help of Chopper, a dragon named Cole, and the princess Bo, Rusty must find a way to reclaim his honor and his knighthood. Meanwhile, Prince Novel has plans of his own: to take over Scrapland and place it under his tyrannical rule. Rusty and his friends must find a way to reclaim the kingdom and return it to its former glory.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say: (1):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Although it drags at times, KNIGHT RUSTY is a movie that younger and older kids will enjoy for both the story and the quality of the animation. Overall the characters are likable, and the animation has its own unique style. The acting isn't over the top, and there's enough happening for younger viewers to root for Rusty as he tries to reclaim Scrapland from the wicked Prince Novel. Unlike so many foreign animated films, this isn't a Disney or Pixar rip-off with screechingly annoying voices. Parents wary of all the screaming in many contemporary animated movies will be happy to note that the characters have even-keeled English accents. This alone makes the film enjoyable.

For families looking for an above-average animated foreign film, Knight Rusty is worthwhile entertainment.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the animation. How is this animation similar to and different from other animated movies?

  • How is this movie similar to and different from other stories involving knights, kings, and princesses?

  • What are some of the lessons Knight Rusty and his friends learn as they go on their journey?

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