Frozen-Kids Movie Reviews

Princess Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), soon to be Queen, and Princess Anna (Kristen Bell), are not only sisters, but best friends. Though things gradually change as Elsa developes secret powers. She has the ability to create snow and ice, with a simple touch or even a thought. When her powers get out of hand, their entire kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter, so Elsa goes into hiding to be alone. Now Anna is on a mission to find her sister and save their kingdom before it is too late. Frozen is a wonderful animated film, one the whole family will enjoy.

Rating: 4 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: March 18, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5 +
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

Talking Points:

What is love? That’s the premise of the film. One character says that love is putting another’s needs before your own. We see sacrificial love demonstrated throughout the film; with Anna sacrificing her life for her sister, the snowman sacrifices his life to help Anna, and the ice salesman, Kristoff, sacrifices his life for Anna.

There are great messages woven throughout the film, a character said that “People make bad choices if they’re mad, or scared, or stressed.” “True love brings out the best.”

In addition to the wonderful messages, the film is fun and entertaining with great music.

The theater was filled with young kids, teenagers and adults. I interviewed people after the movie, they all loved it!!

Sexual Content: Mild

Character’s are shown kissing.

Violent Content: Moderate

Characters get hit, thrown around, and even fall off a cliff.
We saw sword and icicle fights. One character was almost impaled by an icicle.
Characters were attacked by wolves.
There’s a large snow monster that may frighten young kids. However he’s only in a few scenes, not the whole film.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

Characters are shown drinking champagne at a ball.

Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

Overall Frozen is an entertaining, heartwarming film. Depending on the child, I recommend this movie for kids ages 5 and up. Parents need to be aware of some of the moderate violent scenes in the film.

About Time-Teen Movie Review

Turning 21 means you’re legal to drink, which is an exciting time for some people. However, on Tim Lake’s (Domhnall Gleeson, who played Bill Weasley in Harry Potter) 21st birthday, drinking is not the only excitement in his life. Tim’s father tells him that the men in their family have the ability to travel back in time. Continue reading →

Ender’s Game-Kids Movie Review

Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) is a brilliant young boy who lives at home with his sadistic brother Peter, his sister Valentine, whom he is very close to, and his loving parents. Though very shy and weak, Ender is a gifted boy. Not only is he extremely intelligent, but he’s a master at war games. On Earth, there had been a horrific alien vs. human war seventy years earlier, so the military were preparing for the next attack. They were looking to enroll, smart, young boys, and they found Ender. He was pulled out of school on Earth, and sent to Battle School in space. He quickly succeeded in his new school and got promoted to Command School, where he lead his follow soldiers into battle. Ender’s Game is an action packed sci/fi film based on a young adult novel.

Rating: 4 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: February 11 2014
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: None
Will It Appeal to Teens? Yes

Talking Points:

As I previously mentioned, Ender’s Game is based on a young adult novel. Seventh grade Challenge English classes are currently reading the book for school. It will be interesting for them to compare and contrast the book from the film.

Ender is a great character. He wants to succeed and be a good leader, though very conscience and worried about always doing the right thing.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Moderate

There were several fights amongst the boys. Some bullies punched and hit Ender, however he defended himself and fought back by hitting and repeatedly kicking the boy that initiated the fight.
While Ender was taking a shower, another boy started a fight with him; once again Ender defended himself by spraying extremely hot water on the attacker, and pushed him against a concrete wall.
There were battles between soldiers and droids. We saw explosions and fire throughout the film.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

A character said “a–.”

Drugs and Alcohol: None

Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

The film will appeal to pre-teens, especially since it’s based on a young adult book.

Overall Ender’s Game is an exciting action packed sci-fi film, one that kids will enjoy. Depending on the child, I recommend this film for kids ages 10 and up. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violent content.

Escape Plan-Teenage Movie Review

Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) escapes from prisons for a living. He’s paid by the Feds to find flaws in a prison’s security, and proceeds to find his way to escape. It’s not that hard for Ray…he reviews the layout of the prison, observes the guard’s habits and routine and seeks help from a trusted inmate. He’s got it all figured out! Continue reading →

Carrie-Teen Movie Review

Senior year is an exciting time for most high school students; with college visits, prom, and fun activities…life is good. However for high school senior Carrie White, school was not that great. She tried to fit in, but due to her strange and crazy mother, Carrie had a difficult time. She was continuously laughed at, mocked and ridiculed by her peers. Continue reading →