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Zenon: Z3

By Tracey Petherick, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Teen space adventure with mild coming-of-age themes.

Movie NR 2004 80 minutes
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What's the Story?

Continuing the story of Zenon Kar, ZENON: Z3 is the third installment of the Disney TV movie trilogy. It's 2054 and Zenon (Kirsten Storms) is taking part in the Galactic Teen Supreme contest, determined to win her place at the Moonstock Festival, a two-day celebration at a Lunar Base on the Moon. Even the well-meaning teen activist Sage Borealis (Ben Easter) fighting to prevent the Moon from being colonized, can't stop her. But when a Moon Goddess -- who's not too happy about her home being wrecked -- appears, Zenon must once again gather her wits, and her friends, to save planet Earth.

Is It Any Good?

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If you're surprised that Disney managed to stretch its Zenon concept to three movies, take comfort in the fact that this -- the final one -- is actually pretty good, as TV movies go. The special effects haven't come along by much, and there are still a few utterly implausible concepts, but overall this is an entertaining teen adventure in a funky, futuristic world.

Zenon has grown into a well-rounded character and the introduction of her precocious foster cousin Dasha (Alyson Morgan) brings a few laughs. We have more of the garish, multicolored outfits and props, extra space slang -- "zetus lapetus!" has somehow evolved into "vega omega!" -- and some genuinely catchy songs. Meanwhile characters like the eco-activist Sage and the punky Moon Goddess Selena make it feel slightly more up-to-date. Zenon: Z3 was never going to win any awards, but the snappier script, compelling-enough storyline, and better pacing give it the edge over its two predecessors.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the positive messages that come through in Zenon: Z3. Do you think the characters are good role models, and why?

  • Sage is fighting to prevent the Moon from being colonized. Talk about the reality of colonialism -- what it is and what its profound, far-reaching consequences are.

  • In the Zenon version of the future, there is an abundance of plastic and synthetic materials (in clothes, furnishings, eating utensils, etc.). What alternatives to plastic are already being developed in real life? Why is it important to find alternatives to plastic?

  • How does this movie compare to the previous two Zenon movies? Which one was your favorite and why?

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