Music Review: Bratz: The Movie Soundtrack
What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this soundtrack contains songs
that promote friendship and self-esteem, in between some
arrogant "me-me-me" posturing on "Rock Star" ("I'm
incredible/so unforgettable/so no one can take my place/I'm
unbreakable/highly flammable/so girl get out of my face"),
"It's All About Me," and "Fabulous." True to form for the Bratz
machine, there are two full pages of product ads in the CD
insert.
Families can talk about the Bratz empire. Do you think it's
effective to have Bratz movies, CDs, and DVDs all come out at
the same time? Does bombardment with marketing and products
make you more likely to buy or see anything Bratz related or is
it too much? Families can also discuss the two or three songs
on the album that come off as egocentric and clique-ish. Do you
think they are meant to be taken at face value, or are they
spoofs of self-absorbed people? Do you think they get the
message across effectively?
Those Bratz kids pull it off again on the new BRATZ live-action soundtrack, despite unimaginative songwriting and lackluster production. In between a full-tilt ego-fest ("Rock Star," "It's All About Me," and "Fabulous") are songs that won't stop until we all REALLY get that we're supposed to like ourselves, be nice to others, and accept our individuality. The message is mostly wholesome and positive, devoid of subtlety or humor, but rich in upbeat reinforcement for being a good friend.
With heavy-hitting help from the Black Eyed Peas, The Slumber Party Girls, Ashlee Simpson, Dropping Daylight, and Lifehouse, these young performers gamely negotiate some very ordinary-sounding, preachy material and make the songs sparkle anyway.
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