TV Review: Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this short-form Disney reality
series follows the ultra-popular
Jonas
Brothers on their first nationwide tour, giving fans a
glimpse of how the guys prepare for concerts and spend their
free time. There's no content here to concern parents of the
band's many fervent tween fans, who will enjoy the backstage
pass and may be surprised -- and pleased -- to learn that the
stars place strong importance on family time, education, and
healthy lifestyles. As reality TV goes, this is as
squeaky-clean as they come, though it could spark new/increased
interest in the band in any tweens who aren't already avid
fans.
Families can talk about fame. How did the Jonases get so famous in the first place? And how do they respond to their celebrity? Do they seem to enjoy it, or would they rather shun the spotlight? How do you think you would feel if you were as famous as they are? How do we treat stars? How do we react to them when they make mistakes? Is it fair to hold celebs to different standards than we have for "regular" people? What, if any, are the drawbacks to being well-known?
Common Sense Media Review
In JONAS BROTHERS: LIVING THE DREAM, cameras tag along with
rockers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas on their first nationwide
concert tour. The short-form reality series gives fans a look
at what the guys' lives are like at work and at play, following
them as they burn off performance jitters with indoor sky
diving lessons, finalize plans for a show, hang out with
friends after a concert, and try to lead relatively normal
lives despite their superstardom.
This reality series will appeal to fans' curiosity with its coveted behind-the-scenes glimpse at the pop stars' lives, and there's no reason for parents to fret over their tweens tuning in. These brothers are known for being all-around nice guys, and the show is as squeaky-clean as they are. At nearly every turn, the rockers demonstrate that their success is built on a foundation of strong family ties (they often credit their parents for keeping them grounded), education, healthy lifestyles, and civic mindedness.
It's unavoidable that the series will serve as a marketing tool for Jonas Brothers merchandise and music, and the talented siblings are sure to win over plenty of new fans with their charm and charisma (those shaggy locks don't hurt, either). But it's clear that the show's intent is to entertain fans, which it does in a surprisingly feel-good, non-commercialized way.
Tweens may also enjoy the band's two CDs, It's About Time and Jonas Brothers , as well as The Naked Brothers Band (for slightly older tweens). Teens can also try Making the Band .
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