Content that may disturb children

Under 8

Some children under eight could be concerned by the:

• on-stage fireworks, which include large showers of sparks and flames that jet up into the air
• hysterical behaviour of the teenage fans.

Parents should also note that this movie is likely to lack interest for children in this age group.

Over 8

Children in this age group are unlikely to be disturbed by anything in this movie.

Sexual references

The performance style of the brothers is sometimes suggestive. Also, several scenes show teenage girls who are clearly infatuated with the brothers.

Alcohol, drugs and other substances

After one performance, there are some champagne-style bottles lined up in a room. One brother pops a cork and sprays the contents around the room.

Nudity and sexual activity

None

Product placement

The following products are displayed or used in this movie: Gibson guitars and Segway electric scooters.

Coarse language

None

Ideas to discuss with your children

The Jonas Brothers present a spectacular, professional, high-energy performance that will highly entertain its intended audience of teenage and ‘tween’ girls. The movie contains no significant message other than promoting the Jonas Brothers as a pop group and teen idols.

Values in this movie that you might wish to reinforce with your children include the:

• perseverance and practice needed to achieve a high level of performance
• cooperation and team skills needed to write and perform at this level.

This movie could also give you the opportunity to discuss with your children issues such as peer pressure and hysterical attachment to teen idols.