Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
age 10+
The concert doc includes lyrics about alcohol, mature themes.
What is the story?
For three years, country music artist Carrie Underwood performed a residency in Las Vegas called Reflection, and that show has now been made into a feature film called CARRIE UNDERWOOD: REFLECTION. This 98-minute edition captures one of the artist’s concerts at Resorts World Las Vegas and features some of her biggest hits.
Is it good?
If you’re a fan of Underwood, this concert film is for you, especially if you haven’t made it to her Vegas show yet. Carrie Underwood: Reflection is a recording of that show, with outfit changes, choreographed dances involving extras, fire and water, reminiscent of pop riffs, and, of course, lots of Underwood. Fans might want insight via interviews or behind-the-scenes footage, but that’s not on offer here.
Talk to your kids about…
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Families can talk about the idea of a concert film, like Carrie Underwood: Reflection. Do you enjoy watching concerts? Do you feel like you’re watching it live? Do you feel this movie is missing something, and if so, what?
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How would you describe the women and men that Underwood sings about? What characteristics do the women in her poems share? What about men?
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What is the picture of American life that Underwood paints with his lyrics? Can you think of an example? Who might feel left out of that portrait?
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What other stars do you know who became famous as contestants American Idol like Underwood, who will become a judge now?
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