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Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure

By Renee Longstreet, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Adorable young TV stars sing, dance in sweet fairy tale.

Movie G 2014 76 minutes
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A Lot or a Little?

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age 6+

Based on 4 parent reviews

kkshins
kkshins Adult
September 14, 2021
age 11+

This is not a movie intended for kids, alright

I wish that it was more obvious that this was going to be an angering movie that was centralised around keeping kids in situations that were focused on overt adult entertainment. I don't like their act. I didn't like that they were British making fun of the United States. And that most of the film refused to let up on injustices and hard lifestyles while the two young people and their act provided scripted entertainment didn't add to it's benefits. Just one more in a pile of library recommendations that got it wrong. Kids need to watch movies that are kind.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
OoLaurieoO
OoLaurieoO Parent of 7-year-old
September 29, 2018
age 2+

This title has:

Great role models
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What's the Story?

Overjoyed by their assignment to act as "correspondents" for the Ellen DeGeneres Show during the crowning of the new queen of Switzelvania, the two stars of SOPHIA GRACE & ROSIE'S ROYAL ADVENTURE confound their reluctant guardian on the airplane trip to the far-off kingdom. Phyllis Bundt ("like the cake" -- played gamely by Amy Louise Wilson) unfortunately gets separated from her charges as soon as the plane lands and finds herself robbed, imprisoned, chased, and even in love before she catches up with them. Sophia Grace and Rose, meanwhile, use their smarts, their charms, and their considerable talent to infiltrate the king's palace. Before you know it, they're caught up in castle politics and a convenient case of mistaken identity. Three princesses are in line for the throne -- two mean, one beleaguered, but all earnest. Only one can become queen. It's up to Sophia Grace and Rosie to expose the villainy in the king's court and to teach the beautiful Princess Abigail to fight for her rightful place at her father's side.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (9 ):

The antics of ​pink-cheeked, tutu-clad, wise-beyond-their-years Sophia Grace and Rosie are shown off well in this likable, satisfying musical story. It's not the most professional of productions, but Ellen DeGeneres' company and Warner Bros. have found a way of capitalizing on the growing popularity and marketability of two adorably precocious and talented little girls from England. And it works. Fans -- and there are a considerable number of them -- will not be disappointed, and viewers new to the phenomenon of these young YouTube and television stars will enjoy the slapstick action, the engaging supporting characters, and the happily-ever-after resolution, courtesy of two very resourceful little faux fairy "godmothers."

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Sophia Grace and Rosie became famous. This movie is a good example of the interconnectedness of the Web, television, and movies (or DVDs). What does it mean to be "famous?" How has the Internet changed our definition of fame?

  • The kingdom in this movie is called Switzelvania. Why do you think some places have fictional names in stories, and why do some stories use the real locations?

  • This movie shares some fairy tale elements with the Cinderella story. What three important characters or events have the filmmakers "borrowed" from Cinderella?

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