Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, G-Force is not good. With a 22% critic score and a 40% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, this is one of those Disney movies that even Disney would rather you forget about.

The premise—guinea pigs as secret agents fighting a villain whose evil plan involves household appliances—sounds quirky but plays out as chaotic and nonsensical. The CGI was mediocre even in 2009 and looks worse now. The humor is mostly bodily functions and pratfalls. The pacing is relentless in a way that's exhausting rather than exciting.

It's safe, sure. Your 6-year-old won't have nightmares. But they also won't remember anything about it a week later, and you'll be checking your watch wondering when the 88 minutes will be up. There are so many better family movies on Disney+—Encanto, Moana, even the live-action Jungle Book—that this one really only makes sense if your kid is specifically obsessed with guinea pigs or you've literally exhausted every other option.

The critical consensus is clear: this is forgettable, noisy filler. If you're looking for quality family time, keep scrolling.

Age Fit

Best for kids 5-9 who are in that sweet spot of enjoying talking animal movies but not yet critical of plot holes or dated effects. Younger kids might find some action sequences too intense, while older kids will likely find it boring and beneath them.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

62

Features teamwork and friendship themes among the guinea pig agents, with some positive messaging about loyalty and perseverance. However, the tone is frenetic and overly chaotic, with constant action that doesn't leave much room for genuine emotional moments. The pacing is exhausting rather than balanced, and the humor often leans toward bodily functions and slapstick that doesn't model much kindness or cooperation beyond surface-level 'we're a team' dialogue.

Imaginative

48

The premise of secret agent guinea pigs is mildly creative, but the execution is derivative—it's basically a kid-friendly spy movie template with animals swapped in. The villain plot (household appliances taking over the world) is absurd without being clever. There's minimal invitation for kids to engage creatively beyond the initial 'what if animals were spies' hook, and the movie doesn't inspire building, exploration, or creative thinking. It's more passive consumption of CGI spectacle.

Safe

78

This is a PG Disney movie with typical action-comedy violence (chases, explosions, pratfalls) that's cartoonish and bloodless. No gore, nudity, sex, or genuinely scary content. The Common Sense Media age of 6 aligns well—there's nothing that would shock or traumatize a young viewer. Some mild peril and the guinea pigs being in danger, but nothing unexpected for a family action-comedy. Loses points only for the intensity of some action sequences that might be overwhelming for very sensitive kids under 6.

Enriching

35

Minimal cognitive, ethical, or personal growth opportunities here. The plot is paint-by-numbers spy thriller with surface-level messages about believing in yourself and teamwork. No real skill-building, limited empathy development, and forgettable takeaways. The entertainment value itself is questionable given the poor critical reception (22% on RT, 5.1 on IMDb). It's loud, busy, and forgettable—the kind of movie that washes over kids without leaving much of substance behind.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid is obsessed with guinea pigs, they might enjoy seeing them as action heroes for 88 minutes
Safe, bloodless action that won't give young kids nightmares—just mild peril and cartoonish chases
Available on Disney+ for easy streaming when you need something inoffensive to occupy the kids
Brief enough (88 minutes) that it won't consume your entire afternoon

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What to Watch For

The CGI and humor feel very 2009—kids used to modern animation standards might find it visually dated and unengaging
Extremely frenetic pacing with constant noise and action that can be exhausting for parents and overstimulating for some kids
Toilet humor and bodily function jokes throughout (it's that era of kids' movies)
The plot is genuinely nonsensical—household appliances as weapons of mass destruction requires some serious suspension of disbelief

Conversation Starters

"If you could train any pet to be a secret agent, which one would you pick and why?"
"The guinea pigs had to work together even when they disagreed—when have you had to do that with friends or siblings?"
"Do you think the movie made guinea pigs seem cooler than they actually are? What are guinea pigs really like?"

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