Shrek 2 is fun...but not for 6 year olds. The fairy godmother's song has the word "sexy" in the lyrics at least twice. There are guns and violence and Pinocchio is wearing a thong! Watch with your kids if you want to explain what a thong is.
In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children under five. For example: Shrek and Donkey meet an angry and scary dragon. The dragon lives in an abandoned castle, which is surrounded by fire and brimstone.
It is a horror movie based on Stephen King's novel and is rated R for strong violence, language, and disturbing imagery. Due to the graphic and intense nature of the movie, it may not be suitable for children under 12 or 13.
Although most of the humour will keeps adult entertained, some of it will go over children's heads. On the other hand, Shrek's antics and some slapstick comedy will appeal to younger viewers. The main message from this movie is that it doesn't matter how other people see you.
Short takes. Not recommended under 5, parental guidance recommended 5-12 (Coarse language; Violence). This topic contains: overall comments and recommendations.
Lord Farquaad has been said to be hinting at the term "f-wad". Shrek calls Donkey a "stubborn jackass", and Donkey calls Shrek a "kissass". In the "welcome to Duloc" song a lyric is "clean your shoes wipe your (pause) face" implying an anatomical term as two male puppets bend over with visible butt cracks.
Kids will love the costumes, upbeat music, puppetry, and bathroom humor...but most of all, they will respond to the brilliantly-executed physical humor that pervades the show. Kids under the age of six are really too young to go this type of theater performance at all, even a super-kid-friendly one like this.
Even though his background is something of a mystery, according to Shrek the Musical, it is revealed that on his seventh birthday, Shrek was sent away by his parents, because it was an ogre tradition. (The original book also has his parents evicting him from their swamp.)
James Berardinelli of Reelviews awarded the film three out of four stars and wrote, "Even though Shrek Forever After is obligatory and unnecessary, it's better than Shrek the Third and it's likely that most who attend as a way of saying goodbye to the Jolly Green Ogre will not find themselves wishing they had sought ...
Around ages 12-15, people often start having their first kiss. Don't feel pressured by other people your age kissing people, and don't rush into kissing someone if you are apprehensive. You'll know intuitively when the time feels right.
Home Alone has a strong cast, a lot of slapstick comedy, and some positive and important messages. But because of its violence, coarse language and some sexual references, it isn't suitable for children under 7 years and we recommend parental guidance for children aged up to 10 years.
It might appeal to fans of the original Scooby-Doo cartoons or other Hanna-Barbera productions. Although the target audience is children aged 6-10 years, the movie has too much violence and crude language and too many scary characters for children under 8 years.
Shrek 2 is fun...but not for 6 year olds. The fairy godmother's song has the word "sexy" in the lyrics at least twice. There are guns and violence and Pinocchio is wearing a thong! Watch with your kids if you want to explain what a thong is.
Finding Nemo contains cartoon action violence. The violence is often meant to be funny but could be scary for younger children, especially with the 3D effects. For example: A scary-looking barracuda with long sharp teeth attacks Marlin and Coral.
As far as we're all concerned, their names are Fiona and Shrek Ogre because they're ogres. Other than that, neither of them ever had a last name mentioned in the movies.
Through its thematic depth, a better ensemble of gut-busting characters, and improved animation and action, Shrek 2 handily tops its predecessor and sits firmly as one of the best-animated sequels ever.
Though the humor is at times juvenile, “Shrek 2” still has a lot of genuinely smart jokes that kids and parents alike can enjoy. The music is nothing short of incredible. Many people in my generation will remember the stunning rendition of “Holding Out for a Hero,” which might overshadow the origin of that song.
Shrek 2 is a perfect animated comedy sequel that has aged better than its predecessor. The genre satire in Shrek 2 is sharper, with deeper cuts and fantastic new characters. Shrek 2 offers surprising emotional depth, blending positive messages with loving humor.
Some mild profanity is used, including "hell" and "damn." There's also a lot of potty humor (including a song that mostly consists of Fiona and Shrek burping and farting), and the fairy tale creatures are called "fruitcakes and freaks."
It totally depends on your kid. Lots of kids are ready for the movie theater around age 3, while whereas others will be better off waiting until they're 5 or 6. You'll want to make sure your kid can handle the amplified sights and sounds and has the attention span to last through a feature film.
