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The Croods: A New Age is a colourful animated sequel built on family squabbles, slapstick, and a big adventure finale. Charging creatures and hints of a larger monster may startle younger children, but the action stays cartoonish. Romance is limited to hand-holding and language is very mild. Most children around 8 and up should be comfortable; younger ones may want a parent nearby for the scarier moments.
Uplifting themes
Teamwork carries the whole story, from two clashing families learning to lean on each other to a group of women who team up to save the day. Loyalty, courage, and valuing what makes people different all come through clearly Both families start stubborn and grow into better versions of themselves, owning mistakes and pitching in when it counts. Kids see plenty of cooperation, with the earlier selfishness clearly left behind
Story (may spoil tone)
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
Details
Violence The humour runs on cartoon scraps, a running kill-circle gag, spear-wav…
The humour runs on cartoon scraps, a running kill-circle gag, spear-waving, and creatures that charge and tumble. Nobody gets hurt in any real way, but the scuffles and chases keep coming right through the big finish
Sex / nudity Guy and Eep are sweet on each other, so there is hand-holding, a rock g…
Guy and Eep are sweet on each other, so there is hand-holding, a rock given as a token, and a couple of soft kisses. One quick gag has a character joke about being naked, with nothing actually shown
Frightening A toothy monster hangs over the plot, and the last act piles on capture…
A toothy monster hangs over the plot, and the last act piles on capture, a full-moon threat, and big charging creatures. The tone stays playful, but the loud set-pieces and jumps can unsettle younger children
Bullying / discrimination The two families trade snobbish insults about how the other lives. Thei…
The two families trade snobbish insults about how the other lives. Their rivalry is comic, and the story eventually pushes them toward acceptance
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The two families only thrive once they stop sneering at each other. How do you talk with your kids about getting on with people who live differently?
- The monster is built up as terrifying before we ever see it. How did your child feel during those scary moments, and what helped?
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