Rabbit Academy
By Tom Cassidy,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Animated Easter fantasy sequel has teamwork message; threat.
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CURSING
"Badass" 2 min into the movie
What's the Story?
In RABBIT ACADEMY, city rabbit Max (voiced by Callum Maloney) must find his special skill and learn teamwork when Easter comes under threat from a family of foxes and a rabbit out for revenge.
Is It Any Good?
For Easter movies that focus on bunnies and eggs, this animated adventure is a mostly solid entry in the category. Rabbit Academy's animation is attractive and has an art style that sets it apart from lots of modern features. The messages are strong, too, with engineering and invention serving as a way to show the importance of perseverance and trial and error. The community aspect has a double impact, with an elder explaining how the group alone is like a twig and together they are strong. On top of that, communities successfully mix, with rabbits and foxes learning to work together.
What's less interesting though is the bickering. Characters, including our heroes, seem paranoid and quick to turn on each other. Sure they apologize. But it feels like an extra emotional weight the movie didn't need to carry. Maybe this is a reflection of how prey need to constantly be on their guard, but the result is pockets of the movie that feel uncomfortable, especially with the liberal use of mild negative slurs. Still, the action is good, the story is sound, and the messages are positive, so a place is secured on the Easter movie shelf for this one.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the slapstick violence and threat in Rabbit School. Did the fact that it was played for laughs make it less impactful? If so, why do you think that was?
How did Max and Ferdinand display perseverance, courage, and teamwork? Why are these good character strengths to have? Can you think of a time when you've shown these traits?
Discuss the negative language used in the movie. Were you surprised to hear some of the words used in a movie like this? If so, why?
Movie Details
- In theaters: March 17, 2022
- On DVD or streaming: October 25, 2022
- Cast: Luke Griffin , Callum Maloney , Lucy Carolan
- Director: Ute von Münchow-Pohl
- Studio: Signature Entertainment
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Adventures , Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time: 76 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: March 17, 2023
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