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Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

2011

Phineas and Ferb get trapped in an alternate dimension where the evil Doofenshmirtz rules the tri-state area. They must find a way back home with the help of their pet platypus named Perry, who they discover is a secret agent.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

As a Disney franchise film, it may support ordinary merchandising, but the supplied material does not indicate prominent brand placement or direct purchase pressure.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No characters die; villains are defeated and arrested or redeemed.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language consistent with G-rated television.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A one-sided crush and dating-related themes appear, with Isabella kissing Phineas near the end; romance is secondary to the adventure.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Children and a pet face capture, pursuit, an evil cyborg, a robot army, a monster, and possible being eaten, though the tone is comic.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent cartoon battles, robot attacks, chases, captures, explosions, and inventions used in combat; violence is fantastical and largely non-injurious.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face dangerous machines, imprisonment, monsters, and an invading army to protect friends and their community.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

High emphasis on imaginative invention and building elaborate machines.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble of friends from the existing series.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in engineering, creativity, and problem-solving through invention.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Characters help one another, rescue captives, forgive mistakes, care for pets, and show compassion toward troubled characters.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes trust, loyalty, forgiveness, teamwork, resisting tyranny, protecting others, and repairing relationships after deception.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonists show ingenuity, loyalty, bravery, cooperation, and willingness to rescue friends, despite some impulsive behavior.

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  3. Which choice in Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension would you have made differently, and why?
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