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Age: 16+ Parents need to know that this quietly powerful George Clooney dramedy from the director of “Election” and “Sideways” careens between dark and light moments in a snap -- and some of the dark moments are really dark. Because of this heaviness and the movie's mature subject matter (death, infidelity), “The Descendants” is too much for younger teens and tweens, even though the cast prominently features a 10-year-old (who cusses) and her older teen sister (played by “The Secret Life of the American Teenager's” Shailene Woodley). There's also a fair amount of swearing (including "f--k" and "s--t") and some underage drinking, including one scene in which a teen girl is caught drunk. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Fox Searchlight) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Travel Movies fo...Ready for a vacation but don't want the expense or hassle of getting away? Take a virtual family vacation with one of our favorite travel movies -- from Rome to Tokyo, these flicks are ready for some serious globetrotting. — Common Sense Media The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Cars 2'Age: 6+ Parents need to know that this fast-paced sequel to Pixar's hit movie "Cars" is more like a kid-friendly James Bond action thriller than the original movie's fish-out-of-water adventure. There are more high-speed chases here than in the original and a surprising amount of gun violence; a couple of car characters are even killed, which makes the G rating a bit of a surprise. Expect a bit of mild language, including insults like "idiot" and "fool," as well as tame flirting between smitten cars. The movie's overall message of being true to yourself and loyal to your friends is coupled with an overt call for alternative fuel and environmentalism. Note: The 3-D version of the movie may make certain parts feel even more immediate and intense for some kids. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Disney/Pixar) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'The Great Race'Age: 6+ Parents need to know that this movie has some slapstick violence, and one character drinks too much. The reporter played by Natalie Wood is something of a caricature of feminism, more committed to shocking people than to any thoughtful concept of equality. But she has an unquenchable spirit, and she's courageous and resilient. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Mr. Bean's Holi...Age: 6+ Parents need to know that kids are sure to giggle at Mr. Bean's ridiculous mugging and all of this comic farce's falls, accidents, and treacherous near-misses. Although the movie doesn't have much dialogue (you don't really need it to keep up with Bean's broad humor), what little there is, is mostly in subtitled French (or Russian), which could be tricky for kids who aren't yet proficient readers. And a few moments could be scary (a faux military attack on a quiet village, for instance) if kids aren't good at distinguishing real from imaginary. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Universal Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Up'Age: 6+ Parents need to know that "Up" is the second Pixar movie (after "The Incredibles") to receive a PG rating, mostly due to a few potentially frightening scenes involving a band of trained talking dogs trying to get rid of the protagonists, some moments where characters almost fall from a floating house, and some guns firing. That said, it's Disney/Pixar, so the violence is mild. Viewers should note that an early wordless sequence follows an emotional and potentially upsetting trajectory that could trigger questions about old age, illness, and death. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Disney/Pixar) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Those Magnifice...Age: 7+ Parents need to know that there are blink-and-you'll-miss them swear words and ethnic slurs, and a few stunts of a don't-try-this-at-home-with-cardboard-wings variety. One running gag concerns a Frenchman who seduces a string of women throughout (nothing explicit is shown). Some video boxes of this feature carry a "G," others a "PG," and there's no difference in content. — Common Sense Media (Photo: 20th Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Roman Holiday'Age: 9+ Parents need to know that there's nothing very objectionable in this film. There's a scene in which the princess tries her first cigarette and another including a frenetic brawl on a barge. Both the male and female leads are good role models by the end of the film. Younger children will be able to follow the plot easily. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Paramount Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Buena Vista Soc...Age: 10+ Parents need to know that this documentary film is in Spanish and subtitled in English. Aside from a few men, smoking cigars, there is very little objectionable content. The film is rather slow and requires a good deal of attention to follow. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Artisan Entertainment) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'White Lion'Age: 10+ Parents need to know that this film -- which includes magnificent close-ups of animals in their natural habitat -- also shows the kind of vicious brutality that it takes for animals to survive. Animal carcasses, chases, and killing are frequently on screen. The main human character deals with parental separation, loneliness, hunger, and death -- issues that will be difficult for younger kids to handle. But by investing so much time in these lions, the film achieves its purpose of educating viewers about the single biggest problem they face: human encroachment. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Screen Media Films) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'A Room with a V...Age: 11+ Parents need to know that this movie deals with issues of intimacy and self-repression. There's nonsexualy male full-fruntal nudity as men bathe in a pond. A man is killed in a very brief knife fight. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Cinecom Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'The Sisterhood ...Age: 11+ Parents need to know that characters deal with difficult issues, including a parent's suicide, disease/death of a close friend, a father's remarriage, seduction, and first time sex (this last is indicated rather than depicted explicitly). The film includes tense family scenes, with focus on reconciliation after angry flare-ups. Characters use some mild language (including "suck" and "ass") and drink. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'The Gods Must B...Age: 11+ Parents need to know that "The Gods Must Be Crazy" is a charming '80s classic that reveals the follies of the modern world from the perspective of a native Kalahari bushman. There are several gunfights, including a political massacre when guerillas burst into a cabinet meeting and shoot wildly, but the violence has a slapstick quality to it that takes some of the edge off. — Common Sense Media (Photo: 20th Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Titanic'Age: 12+ Parents need to know that James Cameron's King-of-the-World saga "Titanic" is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time and is still sure to attract young teen and tween audiences. There's brief nudity (a topless Rose poses for a nude drawing) and sexuality (Jack and Rose make love in the backseat of a car), but the forbidden romance between the main characters (played by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio) is otherwise rather chaste by today's PG-13 standards. It's the epic "Titanic" sinking scene that may make this movie too intense for younger kids. Throughout the mass chaos, people are fighting, shooting at each other, plunging to their watery deaths, and in some cases, even committing suicide. The fact that this is based on a historical event may be too intense for sensitive children, but mature kids fascinated with the "Titanic" will find it compelling to watch. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Paramount Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Out of Africa'Age: 13+ Parents need to know that this engrossing period drama based on the biography of Danish baroness and her life in 1900s Africa offers lots of historical interest and sweeping romance, but tweens and younger may have trouble keeping interested through this long film. There’s no swearing and nudity, though the film certainly treads on mature subjects. There’s a marriage of convenience, and one character catches syphilis from her philandering husband, which renders her infertile but doesn’t destroy her. Some scenes depict animals being whipped; discussions about war hover over a section of the film; and there are a number of deaths to illness and accidents. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Universal Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Planes, Trains ...Age: 14+ Parents need to know that the consistent use of profanity in this movie may override its many humorous scenes, and as such, may not be appropriate for preteens and younger kids. In one scene that adults may find funny, an irate Steve Martin employs "f--k" repeatedly while arguing with a rental car agent; in another, Candy jokes about picking up pick-up sticks with his "butt cheeks." At the same time, the film does impart a few moral lessons, such as the value of family and not judging a character by his first impression. Teens should be fine watching this film, but they should probably do so with an adult. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Paramount Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Under the Tusca...Age: 14+ Parents need to know that this adult story of grown-up entanglements and expectations isn't too likely to engage kids or teens. A few scenes include partial nudity; others depict sexual foreplay, passionate kissing, embracing, and playful post-sexual behavior. Language includes one use of “f--k,” several forms of “s--t,” and a few other words. Not surprisingly for a movie set in Italy, the characters enjoy wine freely (mostly while eating), and background characters occasionally smoke cigarettes. The supporting cast includes a number of gay and lesbian characters, including the main character's best friend. The movie avoids typical Hollywood stereotypes when it comes to these characters. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Touchstone Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Midnight in Par...Age: 14+ Parents need to know that this imaginative romantic comedy, which represents a return to form for master filmmaker Woody Allen, includes some thematic material -- infidelity, professional boredom -- that may be too mature for younger teens. But given the movie's charming journey back to historic Paris and its lack of anything specifically risque, older teens may get a kick out of it. (Think of it as a witty history lesson.) There's smoking and drinking -- champagne, wine, and bourbon, especially in scenes depicting the roaring '20s. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Gravier Productions) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Before Sunrise'Age: 16+ Parents need to know that this film's straight-forwardness is bound to make its ideas about sex, romance, and religion convincing to a late-teen audience in search of answers for life's toughest questions. Sex, however, is implied and is dealt with in a very serious, respectful manner. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Castle Rock Entertainment) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Lost in Transla...Age: 16+ Parents need to know that this movie includes some strong language (including "s--t"), nudity, drinking, smoking and drug use, and sexual references and situations, including adultery. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Focus Features) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'The Descendants...Age: 16+ Parents need to know that this quietly powerful George Clooney dramedy from the director of “Election” and “Sideways” careens between dark and light moments in a snap -- and some of the dark moments are really dark. Because of this heaviness and the movie's mature subject matter (death, infidelity), “The Descendants” is too much for younger teens and tweens, even though the cast prominently features a 10-year-old (who cusses) and her older teen sister (played by “The Secret Life of the American Teenager's” Shailene Woodley). There's also a fair amount of swearing (including "f--k" and "s--t") and some underage drinking, including one scene in which a teen girl is caught drunk. — Common Sense Media (Photo: Fox Searchlight) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
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