DC League of Super-Pets
By Tara McNamara,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Furry cartoon superhero actioner is funny, cute; rude humor.
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What's the Story?
Superdog Krypto (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) fights crime in Metropolis alongside his owner, Superman (John Krasinski). When Superman is captured by a supervillain, Krypto must assemble a team to save his best friend. From invincible dog Ace (Kevin Hart) to fast turtle Merton (Natasha Lyonne), Krypto finds help via an unlikely group of fellow pets who've recently become powered. Together they form the DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS.
Is It Any Good?
DC corrects its history of making superhero stories too dark, violent, and mature for kids with this animated tale focusing on the heroes' crime-fighting furry friends. Ideal for elementary school-age kids, DC League of Super-Pets isn't their parents' Justice League. The fantasy violence, paired with the work of comic actors Kevin Hart and Kate McKinnon, makes this definitely the funniest big-screen DC movie.
That said, while it's certainly funny, the story of DC League of Super-Pets is far too familiar: A villain appears, deploys an evil plan, and threatens superheroes' lives, but a ragtag group of heroes learn how to use their newly obtained powers and save the day. The film's real Kryptonite, though, is that it has too many characters to introduce: The Super-Pets may be animated in 3D, but they're written with just one dimension. All of this means that it will likely be a bit tiresome for parents. But younger kids who haven't been hit with a dozen superhero projects per year will be delighted. And since superhero marketing begins with pre-K action figures, baby books, and parents who can't wait to share their love of caped crusaders, the existence of a funny film that's appropriate for little ones is, well, heroically justified.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the DC League of Super-Pets use teamwork to defeat the villain. How do you use teamwork? Why is teamwork an important life skill?
How does Ace prove his integrity before he gets superpowers? Do we need powers to be a hero? Who are the heroes in your life? Why is integrity an important character strength?
It's said that for PB the pig to find happiness, "she needs to love herself as much as she loves others." What does this mean, and why is it important?
What's required to take care of a pet, and what do you get in return?
What's appealing about superhero stories? Which other ones have you seen, read, or played?
Movie Details
- In theaters: July 29, 2022
- On DVD or streaming: October 4, 2022
- Cast: Dwayne Johnson , Kevin Hart , Keanu Reeves , Kate McKinnon , John Krasinski , Natasha Lyonne
- Directors: Jared Stern , Sam Levine
- Inclusion Information: Black actors, Polynesian/Pacific Islander actors, Asian actors, Female actors, Lesbian actors
- Studio: Warner Bros.
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Superheroes , Adventures , Cats, Dogs, and Mice
- Character Strengths: Courage , Teamwork
- Run time: 100 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: action, mild violence, language and rude humor
- Last updated: February 29, 2024
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