Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that early in the movie Snow White's beautiful, good-hearted mother dies. One cough and seconds later, her eyes close and she's dead. Snow White weeps and grieves by the coffin. The traditional poisoned apple is no longer "poison." It has been modified so that taking "the bite" now makes Snow White rude and selfish. The evil step-mother-to-be tries to get rid of Snow White, but there is never any serious threat. All of the action is cartoony: clouds of smoke, explosions, pratfalls. No one is injured.
Sexual
Content
Not applicable.
Violence
It's all cartoon action: falls, explosions, clouds of green smoke, noisy crashes. Evil queen threatens to "kill" Snow White. Sir Peter takes an explosion-hit for Snow White, but recovers immediately.
Language
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Social
Behavior
Message is "True beauty comes from helping others." Rudeness, selfishness, and shallowness are all seen as negative traits; compassion, helpfulness, and generosity are seen as positive traits. The movie says that even the worst villains can be guided toward better values and behavior.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Not applicable