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By Sierra Filucci
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Gorgeously animated fairy fantasy teaches friendship lesson.
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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
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Based on 21 parent reviews
Parents say the movie offers a mix of imaginative storytelling and beautiful animation but raises concerns about its scary content and the messages it imparts. While many children enjoy the film, some parents are disappointed that it lacks clear morals and contains moments that may frighten younger audiences, prompting the need for parental guidance in discussing character choices and conflict resolution.
- scary content
- lack of morals
- imaginative storytelling
- parental guidance necessary
- beautiful animation
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Based on 4 kid reviews
What's the Story?
In TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE, the second DVD in the new Disney Fairies franchise, Tinker Bell is chosen to make the fall scepter for the autumn celebration, a very special task that will help the fairies create the all-important fairy dust. While building the scepter, the hot-headed Tinker Bell ends up breaking the magical moonstone that helps to create fairy dust, and she blames it on her friend Terence. She then sets out on a long and treacherous journey to find a lost treasure that she hopes will restore the moonstone to its original state. She meets an adorable firefly and two goofy trolls along the way, who gently teach her lessons about friendship. She eventually finds the treasure, apologizes to her friend, and together they come up with an ingenious solution to her broken moonstone problem.
Is It Any Good?
This beautifully animated Disney movie will enchant viewers by bringing them into a lovely fantasy world filled with quirky characters. Though the plot of Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure doesn't break any new ground, it's layered enough to keep the attention of both younger and older kids. The characters are more complicated than those in other tales oriented toward this age group, which makes watching a more rewarding experience.
Amid the very earnest scenes where Tinker Bell and Terence worry over their argument are a few very funny moments to lighten the mood.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about arguments like the one in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. Have you ever had an argument with a friend? What happened and how did you resolve it?
Why did Tinker Bell and Terence get upset with one another? What made them decide to be friends again?
Talk about what made kids want to see the movie. Did they see an ad on TV? Did they see Tinker Bell toys in the store?
How do the characters in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure demonstrate humility, communication, and courage? What about perseverance and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : October 27, 2009
- Cast : Mae Whitman , Raven Symone , Anjelica Huston
- Director : Klay Hall
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Pansexual Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Humility , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 76 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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