Some mature themes come up in lyrics, including Christian messages, masturbation, virginity, narcissism, life’s disappointments and wanting to love whomever you please. Several characters are gay, with some stereotyping about what that means. Midwest small-towners and New York celebrities find common ground, although both are stereotyped. Still, the film is ultimately more comedy and music than drama. But to get to that point, both adult and teen characters must work through their own prejudices and problems, resulting in some emotionally intense scenes, especially between parents and their gay kids. The overwhelmingly positive core message of “ The Prom” - which is based on the Broadway musical and directed by the creator of “Glee” - is to accept others, regardless of their sexuality, wealth, celebrity or heritage.
Expect a few salty fairy-tale puns like “mother of fudge,” “son of a butterscotch,” and “oh my godmother.” Language also includes “idiots, “weirdo,” “freak” and “oh my God.” Eleanor has an allergic reaction to shellfish and has to be shot in the thigh with an EpiPen. Young viewers may also connect with two children who are struggling in the wake of their father’s death. All of which get thrown into question in a lighthearted way that’s meant to show kids that true love can come in many different forms and that happy endings aren’t only about a man and a woman getting married. What will stick is Eleanor’s sweetness and humor and her total belief in fairy-tale concepts such as princes, princesses, castles, carriages, magic, love and happy endings. Same goes for the movie’s subtext about fearmongering and trivialization in the news business, which is played for humor. Glimpses of more adult humor - shots at a bar pool table, a euphemism for sex and a misunderstanding about sharing “needles” in an alleyway - will likely fly over younger viewers’ heads. In this case, the story is told from the perspective of a slightly bumbling fairy-godmother-in-training named Eleanor (Jillian Bell). “ Godmothered” is a contemporary twist on the traditional Cinderella tale.
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