Movie Review - UglyDolls - Best for toddlers, but a good message for all children
Ugly Dolls is 87 minutes of bright color, almost constant motion, and singing -- so much singing -- which will make your toddler dizzy with delight. Parents will need to go to the nearest Starbucks for a jolt of caffeine before driving home.
The theme of the movie -- learning to love yourself for who you are -- is easily understood by the parents and kids over 6. However, the younger set, all the way down to the 'still in diapers' stage, won't care, because they'll be glued to the movement and color on the screen.
The songs all had messages in their lyrics, albeit with mixed messages. One sings about how if you're ugly you're not worthy of love; another has a happier message telling the listener that being 'different' only means you are "special."
Again, it doesn't matter -- toddlers like sounds, not words. For all they care, the Ugly Dolls could be singing about tax reform, as long as it's loud and strident.
Parents, here's my suggestion: wait for the video. For under five dollars you can rent this movie and avoid the cost of tickets and the gold plated popcorn. And here's the bonus; you can sleep through it.
Grade: C-
Rated (PG) for thematic elements and brief action
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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