Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat this: a 1.6 IMDb rating is catastrophically bad. That's in 'worst movies ever made' territory. Even at the height of Bieber-mania, critics and audiences found this concert doc boring and self-indulgent.

Is it safe for kids? Sure. It's basically just concert footage and backstage clips. Will they want to watch it? Unless your kid is doing a cultural anthropology project on early 2010s teen pop phenomena, probably not.

The WISE score here suffers not because it's harmful—it's perfectly fine content-wise—but because it's just not good, not relevant, and not something modern kids would choose to watch. There are hundreds of better music documentaries, concert films, and even YouTube videos that would be more engaging and enriching.

If your kid is genuinely curious about Justin Bieber's career, maybe watch a 10-minute YouTube retrospective instead. You'll get the same information in a fraction of the time, and nobody has to sit through 92 minutes of 2013 fan footage.

Age Fit

Common Sense rates this for 7+, and that's about right for content safety. But realistically, only die-hard young Beliebers (if those still exist) or kids doing ironic 2010s nostalgia deep-dives would sit through this. Most kids today don't know or care about 2013 Bieber.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

62

Concert documentary showcasing Bieber's journey with positive messages about pursuing dreams and working hard. Models some dedication and professionalism, though the celebrity worship angle and focus on fame/stardom may not be the healthiest messaging for all kids. Generally upbeat tone without meanness or cynicism.

Imaginative

28

Standard concert documentary format with behind-the-scenes footage. Doesn't invite creative thinking, building, or exploration—it's purely observational. Shows performance and music production process but in a passive, celebrity-focused way rather than inspiring kids to create their own music or art.

Safe

82

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7+, suggesting clean content. Concert documentary format means no unexpected violence, gore, or inappropriate content. The main 'unsafe' element is the intense celebrity culture and fan worship dynamic, which could be psychologically unhealthy but isn't a safety concern in the traditional sense.

Enriching

35

Limited educational or developmental value beyond showing the work that goes into touring. Could inspire interest in music performance, but mostly reinforces celebrity culture and fame as aspirational goals. The 1.6 IMDb rating (one of the lowest ever) and 39 Metacritic score suggest even the entertainment value is questionable. Doesn't build meaningful skills or provide substantive takeaways.

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Why It Might Be Great

Clean, age-appropriate content for younger viewers who are into pop music
Shows some behind-the-scenes work ethic and dedication to performing
Could spark interest in music performance or production for aspiring young musicians
Nostalgic curiosity factor if your kid is weirdly into early 2010s pop culture

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What to Watch For

That 1.6/10 IMDb rating isn't a typo—this is widely considered one of the worst-rated films on the platform
Heavy emphasis on fame, celebrity worship, and screaming fans may send questionable messages about what's aspirational
Extremely dated—2013 Justin Bieber is a very specific cultural moment that hasn't aged well
Even die-hard Bieber fans from that era have mixed feelings about this one

Conversation Starters

"What do you think it would actually be like to be that famous? Would you want that?"
"The movie shows a lot of screaming fans—why do you think people get so intense about celebrities?"
"What's the difference between admiring someone's talent and worshipping them as a celebrity?"

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