Common Sense Media Review
By Brian Costello
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
age 10+
Horrible computer animation has rude humor, scary monsters.
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Based on 5 parent reviews
What is the story?
After the death of an older cousin, the Fitzgerald family moves from Chicago to their old home in the country. But there’s one problem: the Fitzgeralds don’t have enough money to buy the house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. However, unbeknownst to them, the house is located above Dwegonland, a magical land full of leprechauns and colorfully strange creatures known as Dwegons, who have gold they want to give to the Fitzgeralds so they can buy their new home. However, Dwegonland is under attack by jewel thieves who want to steal all the gold and wealth in Dwegonland. It’s up to the Fitzgeralds to stop the jewel thieves and protect Dwegonland from all its enemies, and in return the Dwegons will give them the money they need to run a successful business.
Is it good?
For parents, the awkward humor and annoying voices make DWEGONS AND LEPRECHAUNS pretty unwatchable. For children, the terrifying “Dwegoni” and the death of an elderly man from a heart attack at the beginning make this movie a nightmare waiting to happen. Also, there are plenty of nonsensical musical interludes filled with songs about, among other things, doughnuts. Make no mistake: this is a terribly bad movie.
Even if the story was easy to follow (it wasn’t), it’s hard to stay focused on the plot, as it is. There really isn’t anything worthwhile or even remotely good about what happens in this movie.
Talk to your kids about…
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Families can talk about scary scenes in children’s movies. Do you think this movie was supposed to be so scary? Would it have been better if the fear had eased?
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How is this film similar and different from other computer-animated films?
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Were there any stereotypical characters here? Were these characters necessary to the story?
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