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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation Distribution (US): 20th Century Fox Director(s): Carlos Sandanha Producer(s): Bruce Anderson, John C. Donkin Story by: Carlos Sandanha, Earl Richi Jones, Todd Jones Screenplay by: Don Rhymer, Jashua Stemin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Sam Harper Cinematography/Camera: Renato Falcao Music: John Powell Film Editing: Harry Hitner, Randy Trager Casting: Christian Kaplan Viewed on 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD  A rare baby blue macaw is born in Rio De Janeiro. All his feathered friends can fly but this macaw cannot. In a massive flurry by smugglers to capture all the birds, the little macaw is captured as well and transported to the United States. During a delivery on a snow covered road in Moose Lake, Minnesota the crate housing the little blue macaw falls off the truck and is spied by young Linda Gunderson (later voice of Leslie Mann). For 15 years Linda raises the little blue macaw she named Tyler Blu Gunderson (voice of Jesse Eisenberg), Blu for short. Linda is now a bookstore owner and Blu, who is now domesticated and "intelligent", is her constant companion. One day, Brazilian ornithologist Dr. Tulio Monteiro (voice of Rodrigo Santoro) spies Blu in the window of Linda's bookstore. Dr. Monteiro knows Blu is a rare blue macaw and is the last remaining male blue macaw in the world. Knowing there is only one other blue macaw in the world, a female blue macaw named Jewel (voice of Anne Hathaway), Dr. Monteiro approaches Linda with an offer to go with him to Rio De Janeiro to mate Blue with the female blue macaw so the species would not die. Once in Rio De Janeiro the smugglers get word of the only blue male macaw left in the world being in Rio then launch an all-out effort to get Blu. Following are brief discussions of the content per individual CAP investigation areas. As always the Findings section of this report is the best source for discovering the full accounting of the content of this film. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 39 out of 100 Much of the violence in this film is in the form of slapstick violence and thug threats to do harm. One character flies into the propellers of an airplane but is seen again later. There is also abduction, table saw peril, physical pain to force information and other such matters of violence. Two thousand years after God warned us about the "catching" property of violence [Prov. 16:29] four professional public health agencies plagiarized God's Word by publishing their findings that warn viewing violence by youth may lead them to real life violence, may lead them to feel violence is an effective way to settle conflict and other unsafe behavior practices. No matter how "slight" the violence may seem and no matter how "fantasy" the violence, violence in and as entertainment has the potential to cause unsafe practices in the viewer. Impudence/Hate (I) - 73 out of 100 Two times someone uses a euphemism for the human posterior. A number of lies freckled the script. Jewel says "I hate you!" to Blu. One of the songs as well as the local population speaks to temporary licentiousness by participating in the "carnaval." I wonder if anyone has ever noticed that "carnaval" builds on the base word "carnal." The Biblical use of carnal means "fleshly" or "animal appetite." Sexual Immorality (S) - 62 out of 100 If it were not for the heavy attention to the posterior this film's Sexual Immorality score would have been 89 out of 100 -- a G-equivalent score. And then if it were not for things such as "Las Vegas showgirl" dress on carnaval participants (including Linda), a denuded character and a crotch hit this investigation area would have found nothing and the area score would have been 100 out of 100. But as it is, the writers decided to include some sex stuff. [1 Tim. 2:9]. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 89 out of 100 Three instances of characters being intoxicated by a sedating drug are the only instances of anything related to possession or use of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco or abuse of prescription drugs. Offense to God (O) - 92 out of 100 The only matter applicable to this investigation area is the leading of a child into crime. [Matt. 18:10] Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 No murders or suicides were noted. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE -> Children who see a lot of violence are more likely to view violence as an effective way of settling conflicts. Children exposed to violence are more likely to assume the acts of violence are acceptable behavior. -> Viewing violence can lead to emotional desensitization towards violence in real life. It can decease the likelihood that one will take action on behalf of a victim when violence occurs. -> Entertainment violence feeds a perception that the world is a violent and mean place. Viewing violence increases fear of becoming a victim of violence, with a resultant increase in self-protective behavior and a mistrust of others. -> Viewing violence may lead to real life violence. Children exposed to violent programming at a young age have a higher tendency for violent and aggressive behavior later in life than children who are not so exposed. Further, God speaks darkly of violence 56 times in the Old and New Testament of the KJV.] As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary / Commentary section.)  Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 39 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 73 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 62 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 89 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 92 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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