Too Old for Fairytales Review written by the Ent on July 20th, 2022. This post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog.
Know Before You Watch
Movie: Too Old for Fairytales
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Length: 1 hr. 46 mins
Age suggested: 8 and up
Release Date: July 18th, 2022
Warnings: Family Illness (Cancer), Mild Flirting/Tension
Too Old for Fairytales Summary
Based on the Polish book, Za duzy na bajki, Too Old for Fairytales tells the story of Waldek. He is young boy who’s only priority is playing video games. When his mother gets sick, his aunt starts to take care of him and makes him start learning basic home skills alongside his newly found grief.
Too Old for Fairytales Review (Contains Mild Spoilers)
-Is Too Old for Fairytales Appropriate?-
The main topic covered in Too Old for Fairytales that may be hard for kids is the concept of a parent getting ill (cancer in this case). This may be scary for kids too young to grasp the concept or too tragic for kids who have experienced this loss or grief. The mother does not die in the movie, but she is shown suffering a bit.
Nothing else in the movie is overtly inappropriate. The main two boys are a bit girl crazy and ogle over a few girls, but nothing overtly sexual in nature. Most everything else is just teenage kid humor. I wouldn’t suggest this for very young viewers (maybe 6 and down). This is mainly due to the fact that it would most likely lose their attention. Overall, it is a pretty innocent movie, but also doesn’t provide much in terms of depth.
–Why Watch Too Old for Fairytales–
Being honest, I went into this film pretty skeptical. I wasn’t sure how they would handle a kid who only plays video games and needs “fixing.” But to my surprise, it was actually a very fun movie about what it means to truly live life. The aunt who comes into Waldek’s life isn’t a cranky lady who reprimands him. Rather, she is a fun woman who sees the opportunity to teach him basic life skills while also living alongside him during a difficult time in his life.
Many of the characters are a bit one dimensional, but there are three main characters who really get a chance to shine: Waldek, his aunt, and his mom. Each of them are changed by the end of the film and for the better. They do this by learning and listening to each other. Again, Too Old for Fairytales isn’t a grand, life-changing story, but it does have a certain amount of heart and humor to enjoy.
Too Old for Fairytales Discussion Questions
Themes to Discuss: Personal Responsibility, Grief, Living Life to Fullest, Regrets
- How is Waldek different from the beginning of the movie to the end? What led to those changes?
- Do you play video games? If so, what is your favorite genre/game to play?
- What lessons did Waldek’s mom and aunt learn throughout the film?
- Who was your favorite character and why?
- Do you think this movie would have been different if it was made in America rather than Poland?
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