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Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that "School of Rock" is as much a vehicle for Jack Black to make rock 'n' roll faces while playing guitar as it is hilarious fun for musicians and music fans of all ages. There is occasional profanity --some of it spoken by 10-year-olds -- and Black's character freely discusses his hangovers with the class he's teaching. There are brief shots of adult characters drinking and smoking (this is about playing rock 'n' roll, after all), but nothing terribly gratuitous. Beyond this, "School of Rock" is an enjoyable way for kids to learn about music, and for families to talk about the amount of work and personal satisfaction that results in starting a band. Furthermore, the film addresses body issues in a positive way when one of the girls in class is afraid to sing because she thinks she's "too fat." — Common Sense Media (Photo: Paramount Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Best Family Movi...In the mood for a good laugh? Then look no further. Some of the comedy movies on this list are a few decades old, while others are much more recent -- but we think they're all classics and well worth checking out with your kids for your next family movie night. — Common Sense Media The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Monsters, Inc.'Age: 5+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this movie is about closet monsters, but from their point of view -- scaring kids is their 9-to-5 job. Kids who are scared easily often come around, especially when the monster Sulley turns into a softy and takes care of the little girl in the story who isn't the least bit afraid of him. However there is one scene where a monster the child does fear straps her to a chair and tries to steel her screams. Kids will find it funny that most monsters fear any contact with kids -- when one monster gets a child's sock on him the whole factory panics and biohazard workers quarantine and shave him. Young kids may need help understanding what the monsters in yellow suits are doing to him and why. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Disney/Pixar) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Pee-Wee's Big A...Age: 6+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that Pee-Wee's quirky 1985 movie is a cult-classic among devotees of Paul Reubens' bow-tied alter ego. Although even preschoolers will likely find Pee-Wee's antics funny, there are some sinister dream sequences and near-fights that might frighten the youngest of viewers. Elementary-aged kids, however, are just the right age to appreciate Pee-Wee's singular mission to find his beloved stolen red bicycle and to witness the various hilarious ways he manages to get out of scrapes without ever getting hurt. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'The Muppet Movi...Age: 6+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this Muppet movie is a pretty likeable road trip romp with singable songs, but with some guns and slapstick violence. Throughout the movie Kermit is being pursued by men with guns and a couple shots are fired. Miss Piggy and Kermit are captured, Kermit almost gets his "brains scrambled" in a crazy electrical machine, and there's a final stand-off with guns drawn. But the Muppets always get away from the bad guys in a fun way (thanks to Miss Piggy's karate chops). There's some drinking — Miss Piggy and Kermit drink wine with straws — and minor characters smoke cigars. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Disney) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Home Alone'Age: 7+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know there's a tremendous amount of slapstick violence in this movie, some of which results in very painful-looking injuries. The main character inflicts serious pain on two would-be burglars -- he trips them down a flight of stairs, burns them, hits them with heavy objects, places sharp objects on the ground for them to step on, and so on. Kevin is also shown watching a violent '30s gangster flick that his parents forbid him from seeing. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Wallace & Gromi...Age: 7+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this is a compilation of three shorts: "A Grand Day Out," "The Wrong Trousers," and "A Close Shave." Preschoolers will enjoy lovable-looking Wallace and Gromit, but may find certain scenes too scary. Grammar school kids will be riveted by the special effects and will replay their favorite scenes over and over again. Tweens, teens, and adults appreciate the brilliant humor, special effects, and the action-adventure sequences. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Aardman Animations) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'A Night at the ...Age: 7+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that children studying piano may especially enjoy Chico's speciality -- playing the piano while his fingers do acrobatics. And all children will enjoy learning that the stars were real-life brothers, who performed together for most of their lives. — Common Sense Media (Photo: MGM) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Bringing Up Bab...Age: 8+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that while there are a lot of physical misadventures in this madcap comedy there no injuries; and except for a few shots of a roaring, teeth-baring leopard nothing is frightening or threatening in a real way. Characters are clumsy -- fall, bump into walls, drive incompetently, and more. “Baby,” a tame leopard, is confused with a wild leopard which results in some chasing, erratic gun play, and more pratfalls. A character drinks to excess, also as a source of humor. There’s one throwaway reference to going "gay.” — Common Sense Media (Photo: RKO Radio Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Galaxy Quest'Age: 8+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this fun, kid-friendly adventure includes some cartoonish sci-fi violence (some of it rather gross) and one sad death. Also, a character gets so drunk that he passes out and is then very hung over, and there are mild references to Allen's character sleeping "with every Terakian slave girl and moon princess" on the show. — Common Sense Media (Photo: DreamWorks SKG) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Willy Wonka and...Age: 8+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that overall this is an excellent, imaginative family film. While it doesn't have any content that would be considered inappropriate for kids, author Roald Dahl's signature dark humor is evident. There are a few scary/tense scenes that may disturb younger or more sensitive children. Slugworth is a creepy character (who turns out OK in the end). When Wonka takes the kids on a wild boat ride through a tunnel, some icky images appear and the kids on the boat are terrified. All of the ticket-winning kids end up in some kind of peril (some wind up in more dangerous situations than others), but they all turn out safe and sound in the end. — Common Sense Media (Photo: MGM) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Groundhog Day'Age: 11+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this lighthearted comedy also deals with depression, and Phil undertakes a series of suicide attempts. Phil also womanizes. Phil learns to be a better person by the end of the movie. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Columbia Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Napoleon Dynami...Age: 11+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that while this quirky film celebrates nerds and misfits, some may feel it fuels mockery and ridicule; others will simply find it funny. The comic action includes slapstick pratfalls and exaggerated bullying by school tough guys. The language is never obscene; characters rely instead on insults ("idiot," "sicko," "retarded") and disguised swearing ("frickin’," "flippin'," "crap"). And there is mild sexual innuendo, along with some kissing and embracing. "Napoleon Dynamite" became a box office bonanza, cultural phenomenon, and spawned an animated series. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Fox Searchlight) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Big'Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that this movie came out before the PG-13 rating, so it earned a PG rating. However, if this movie were released today, it would almost certainly be rated PG-13. There is some strong language and some sexual situations. A child forced to grow up too quickly is exposed to corporate life, sex, and other adult matters. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Dave'Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that there is mild swearing and some nudity, including a shower scene and a sex scene during which one character has a stroke, though both people are almost fully covered by the bedding. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Mrs. Doubtfire'Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that as funny as this movie is, it's really about the pain of separation and divorce. Serious issues such as the perception that Daniel is a bad father because he doesn't make a lot of money, and the implied criticism of careerist mother, Miranda, are buried under a lot of padding and jokes. Kids whose families are going through divorce might find this painful in spots (particularly the separations as seen from the parental perspective). Kids who fear separation should not see this until they feel safe and secure. But some kids may find the movie helpful because it lessens feelings of being alone or unique. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'My Big Fat Gree...Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that there is a non-graphic sexual situation, but it is clear that Toula and Ian wait until they are really committed before going to bed together. Characters drink (Ian's parents are introduced to powerful Greek Ouzo). — Common Sense Media (Photo: Gold Circle Films) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'School of Rock'Age: 12+ What Parents Should Know: Parents need to know that "School of Rock" is as much a vehicle for Jack Black to make rock 'n' roll faces while playing guitar as it is hilarious fun for musicians and music fans of all ages. There is occasional profanity --some of it spoken by 10-year-olds -- and Black's character freely discusses his hangovers with the class he's teaching. There are brief shots of adult characters drinking and smoking (this is about playing rock 'n' roll, after all), but nothing terribly gratuitous. Beyond this, "School of Rock" is an enjoyable way for kids to learn about music, and for families to talk about the amount of work and personal satisfaction that results in starting a band. Furthermore, the film addresses body issues in a positive way when one of the girls in class is afraid to sing because she thinks she's "too fat." — Common Sense Media (Photo: Paramount Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
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