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Alien Xmas

2020

A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on stealing presents, which is thematic rather than an attempt to promote consumerism.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Features Christmas as a holiday setting without specific religious worship or focus.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension regarding the alien's plot, but nothing frightening for young children.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light fantasy slapstick and comical schemes for destruction that are low-impact.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face danger from the alien invasion and act to protect others and Christmas. Their bravery is important to the story but remains light, fantastical and family-friendly.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The stop-motion style and imaginative alien concepts encourage curiosity.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a fantasy cast; does not significantly explore human diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on friendship and perspective-taking.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is the central solution to the conflict and is heavily emphasized.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, kindness, and learning to value others over material gains.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow through their mistakes; the elf's curiosity and the alien's eventual goodness are positive traits.

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