![]() But younger kids who haven't been hit with a dozen superhero projects per year will be delighted. All of this means that it will likely be a bit tiresome for parents. 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. 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 fantasy violence, paired with the work of comic actors Kevin Hart and Kate McKinnon, makes this definitely the funniest big-screen DC movie. ![]() Ideal for elementary school-age kids, DC League of Super-Pets isn't their parents' Justice League. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.ĭC 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. An engaged lesbian couple appears in a healthy relationship. Characters and voice actors are diverse in terms of gender, race (Black, South Asian, Latino), age, sexuality, and body size. More likely to hit home are themes of courage and teamwork and the secondary message that if you choose to adopt and love a pet, it will love you forever. The film's overall message - that love is self-sacrificing - may require parental explanation for kids to really get it. ![]() There are also jokes about dog poop, insult words ("dorks," "losers"), a kiss or two, a marriage proposal, and a suggestive reference to Lois Lane's staying overnight at Superman's house. A turtle named Merton ( Natasha Lyonne) is a bit spicy for this otherwise family-friendly film, using profanity (which is bleeped out) and on the prowl for love, with some innuendo-laced jokes. ![]() ![]() But these scenes are quickly resolved with jokes and visual proof that no one is really injured. Expect animated fantasy violence and danger: crashing through ceilings, explosions, characters getting hit by a car, etc. Parents need to know that DC League of Super-Pets is an animated comedy about Superman's dog, Krypto (voiced by Dwayne Johnson), who's worried about losing "best friend" status to Superman's girlfriend, Lois Lane. ![]()
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