The Brave Little Toaster goes to Mars

YMA recommendation

	Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Accidental harm; Slapstick comedy.
Most suitable age range: 5-7

Availability

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About the movie

Synopsis

When Rob (voiced by Chris Young) and Chris’s (Jessica Tuck) new baby Robbie, (Russie Taylor) gets accidentally beamed up into outer space, Toaster, (Deanna Oliver) Blanky, (Eric Lloyd) Lampy, (Tim Stack) Radio (Roger Kabler) and Kirby (Thurl Ravenscroft) have to find a way to rescue him. They use a laundry basket, microwave oven, popcorn and a ceiling fan to launch off to Mars where they find Robbie along with other appliances and a plot to destroy Earth.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Some accidental harm such as:

• Lampy falls down the stairs
• the basket crash lands on Mars but no-one’s hurt
  

Some slapstick comedy such as:

• Toaster gives himself an electric shock but is not badly hurt

Positive aspects

• self sacrifice
• bravery

Questions to ask

• Do you think you could really get to Mars in a laundry basket?