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Tommy and the Cool Mule -
DVD
By La
Quita Marshall
Release Date: May 26, 2009
Starring: Grant Barker, Siri Baruck, Kevin Sorbo, voice of Ice-T
Recommended age: 6+
Overall PTC Traffic Light Rating: Green
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Sex |
Kissing |
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Violence
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Minor action |
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Language
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“jackass” “Oh, God” |
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Behavior |
Mild bullying, name-calling, flatulence |
 When
Tommy Braxxton’s soldier father dies, his family comes under a financial strain.
Tommy’s mother is forced to sell their horses, and must fend of financial – and
romantic – advances from slick realtor Dodge Davis. As a scheme to get into his
mother’s good graces, Davis gives Tommy a mule. Tommy is bullied by Davis’ son,
who challenges him to horseback-riding competitions. Imagine Tommy’s surprise
when he discovers that the mule can talk! Will the magical mule help Tommy win
the junior riding competition?
There is very
little problematic content in the film. The mule, Jackie A, is called a
“jackass” at several points, and other characters give mild exclamations like
“Oh, God.” Tommy and his older sister playfully call one another names like
“dork,” “pinhead,” “booger face” and the like. Neighborhood boys call Tommy a
“runt” and laugh at him. Jackie A’s dialogue includes words like “booty,” and
“dang.” The mule can also be heard passing gas on more than one occasion. Tommy
is accidentally hit on the head by a board and plays paintball, and his older
sister kisses another boy at the end of a date.
There are many good
values on display in the movie. Tommy’s family is shown praying both together
and individually; Tommy’s mother expresses the view that “if we have faith,
everything will turn out all right;” and the importance of duty, family and
doing the right thing are emphasized.
For its promotion
of family-friendly values and gentle, child-appropriate entertainment, the
Parents Television Council is proud to award Tommy and the Cool Mule with
the PTC Seal of ApprovalTM. Due to some minor language, this
film is not recommended for children under the age of six.
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