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MAR22003
Snow Dogs (2002), PG
Analysis Date: January 18, 2002
CAP Score: 89
CAP Influence Density: 0.20
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A service to our youth through you, their parents and grandparents, in His name by His Word MAR22003 Snow Dogs (2002), PG Analysis Date: January 18, 2002 CAP Score: 89 CAP Influence Density: 0.20 |
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SNOW DOGS (PG) -- ... should have been rated G ... a "hard G" but a G nonetheless. Distributed by: Buena Vista Pictures Director(s): Brian Levant Producer(s): Casey Grant, Jordan Kerner, Allison A. Millican Written by/Screenplay: Gary Paulsen (book), Jim Kouf, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg , Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin Cinematography/Camera: Thomas E. Ackerman Music: John Debney Editing: Roger Bondelli During the verification and validation of the baseline database of the CAP analysis model, movies rated G earned scores from 100 to 87 out of 100. The mean for the CAP scoring range for the G-rated movies (94.0) minus one standard deviation (5.4) is 88.6. Snow Dogs earned a score of 89. Unless I missed a lot of bad stuff, Snow Dogs should have been rated G with a high level of confidence, a "hard G" but a G nonetheless. What WAS the MPAA thinking? There was no foul language. No uses of God's name in vain. No nudity. No murder. There was some booze and drinking but no drunkenness and no smoking and a few of the lesser invasive sexual innuendo [1Ths. 4:2-5] and expressions plus a few matters of impudence/rebellion [Prov. 17:11]. The listing in the Findings/Scoring section will reveal the issues of ignominy, as few as they were. Maybe Disney is moving away from the Pulp Fiction genre and is once again getting the right idea. Miami dentist, Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) gets word that he has an inheritance to claim. In Tolketna, Alaska! The inheritance is left to him by his mother. Whoa! Mom, Amelia (Nichelle Nichols) is sitting in her office. Little did Ted know and just now does mom tell him he was adopted. His biological mother is the one leaving him her "wealth." So, Ted sets off for Alaska to claim his fortune. Arriving in Tolketna, Alaska by a small single engine run-down Piper Cub (I think) flown by an equally run-down-looking pilot, Ted walks into a bar/diner to meet the citizenry to try to find out what he must do to claim his inheritance. Ted meets a few colorful folks such as run-down James "Thunder Jack" (James Coburn) and the not-run -down Barb (Joanna Bacalso) owner and operator of the bar/diner. Once the mayor reads the will, Ted discovers he has inherited....... I am not going to go into the usual level of detail for this delightful comedy targeted at the less-than-teen age stratum. It is bright, colorful and presents some beautiful background in Alaska with an Iditerod theme. While essentially tame, there are some issues you might want to consider when deciding whether this movie is acceptable for your kids. The listing in the Findings/Scoring section will reveal all I noted. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ]. 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. *******Food for Thought******* 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. |
 Wanton Violence/Crime (W): Impudence/Hate (I)(1): Sex/Homosexuality (S): Drugs/Alcohol (D): Offense to God (O)(2): Murder/Suicide (M)(3): |
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| "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 nearly seven 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. |
