U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang and The Princess & the Frog.
PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children. Parents ought to think carefully before letting them watch. Examples of PG films are How to Train Your Dragon and Tooth Fairy.
12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Examples, both of which were certified 12A for cinema, includeIron Man 2 and Avatar.
12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under 12s if they choose, so long as they go with them! Examples include Iron Man 2 and Avatar.
15 means that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy or rent a 15 rated DVD, video or game.
18 means that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or over). Only adults are allowed to view an 18 rated film at the cinema or rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or game.
Carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana are turned into frogs by a conniving voodoo magician. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfil their dreams.
'The Princess And The Frog' is an animated film about a poor waitress in New Orleans who is transformed into a frog. The film contains mild scary scenes.
The scary scenes mostly concern a villain who practices voodoo and has an army of shadow creatures who he sends to do his bidding. These creatures are occasionally seen threatening the 'good' characters. The film also includes scenes in which dolls come to life, the villain is dragged away by colourful ghouls, a poacher flings knives into a tree and alligators briefly threaten the heroes. There is also a comic slapstick fight between poachers as they chase the heroes. However, the voodoo is presented as colourful magic rather than ritualistic or horrific and the scenes are brief and generally counterbalanced by comic scenes showing the heroism, loyalty and friendship of the 'good' characters. The treatment is sensitive and appropriate for young children.
The film also contains infrequent very mild language ('butt').
The film also contains a scene in which a character dies and a funeral is held. However, the creature becomes a star in the sky and the other characters take comfort from this.
'U' stands for Universal, which means that we think the film is suitable for audiences aged four or older.
