Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this is a funny, occasionally crude animated comedy that pits wild animals against domesticated pets in a race to save a conflicted dachshund. The trappings of domestication ¿ leashes, treats, RVs ¿ are presented as entrapment, at least from the perspective of the "wilds." But it ultimately delivers a nice message about the devotion between pets and their owners. While it might be helpful to see the original before viewing this, it's not imperative - kids will still be able to follow along with the action.
Sexual
Content
Lots of male fear of commitment, but for a movie that starts with an animal wedding there is very little romance.
Violence
If you're a rabbit lover you may not cotton to the way rabbits are used like snowballs in a snowball fight, but the action is very cartoonish. Repeated threats of electrocution by dog collar may require some soothing of children whose homes have invisible pet fences.
Language
No swearing, but potty mouth and dog barf humor pop up now and then.
Social
Behavior
This is a story of very different creatures working together as teams to achieve their goals. There are also lessons in forgiveness and finding out what's really important; that is, being with the ones we love and the ones who love us.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Not applicable