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Snitch – Teen Movie Review
Rating: 1 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: June 11, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 17+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Excessive
Will Kids Like It? No
Jason is a college bound teenage boy who made a huge mistake, a mistake that would change his life forever. Jason allowed his friend to ship a box of Ecstasy pills to his home. After receiving the shipment, the Drug Enforcement Agency came to his house, and before you know it Jason was sentenced to a 10- year prison term. Jason’s father, John (Dwayne Johnson), immediately became involved, and entered into the drug world. He went undercover for the DEA to make some arrests, and ultimately free his son. Based on a true story, Snitch is a suspenseful thriller about a father’s unconditional love to save his son from the involvement of an illegal drug trade.
Talking Points:
I liked the father/son relationship. John (Dwayne Johnson) realized that his son was not completely innocent, after all, Jason allowed the package to be delivered to his house. However John knew his son made a mistake, though he didn’t believe it should ruin his life. John did everything he could possibly do to save his son.
John was impressed by the fact that Jason did not want to set someone up, which would ultimately save him. John believed that his son taught him a lesson about character and integrity. This was a heartfelt scene.
Typically Dwayne Johnson is in movies targeted towards families. To name a few: Tooth Fairy, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and Race to Witch Mountain. Most likely this movie will appeal to kids because of it’s leading actor, Dwayne Johnson. However this is not a kids movie. It’s a very dark and serious film about an illegal drug trade. Having said that, it could spark some great parent/child conversations regarding the importance of NOT getting involved in drugs.
Sexual Content: Mild
- Character’s kiss passionately.
Violent Content: Excessive
- John (Jason’s dad) was severely beaten when going undercover trying to buy cocaine. His nose and mouth were bloody.
- There was a massive shoot-out in a junkyard; there were several deaths from the gun fight.
- There was an attack on a drug house. Character’s died from gunshot wounds, and one character was choked to death.
- When Jason’s parents visited him in jail, he typically had some bruises, cuts and scraps. However one time they weren’t even allowed to see him; he had just been assaulted. This was heartbreaking for the parents.
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
- “Sh–,” ‘a–,” “b–ch,” “h—,” and “p—y,” were said throughout the film.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Excessive
- The story was centered around an illegal drug trade.
- John was forced to snort cocaine.
- The drug package that Jason received was filled with thousands of Ecstasy pills.
- We saw character’s smoking cigarettes and drinking hard liquor.
Will Kids Like It? No
- This is a dark and serious film.
Overall Snitch is a movie that may appeal to adults, however due to the mature subject matter, the excessive violence, and the excessive drug and profane language content, I do not recommend this movie for kids.
See Warm Bodies instead!!! It’s a great movie in the theaters, that’s action packed, and one that would appeal to teens.
Incredible Burt Wonderstone – Teen Movie Review
Teenager’s Movie Review!
Abracadabra played loudly throughout the Las Vegas theater as superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton’s (Steve Buscemi) performances began. These magicians were amazing, they ruled the Las Vegas strip..they had it all. However after twenty years, things got old and mundane; ticket sales were down, the two best friends weren’t getting along, and a new magician, Steve Gray (Jim Carrey) came to town. Now Burt and Anton had to find a way to overcome their struggles, survive the competition, and regain their love for magic. Continue reading
OZ The Great And Powerful – Kids Movie Review
Children’s Movie Review for Oz the Great and Powerful
Oscar Diggs, also known as Oz (James Franco) is a charming and handsome man, who attracts the ladies. He is a small-time traveling circus magician, with one goal; to become rich and famous someday. After a performance in Kansas, a powerful storm hit, and Oscar was swept away to the beautiful Land of Oz. Initially he was excited; the people of Oz thought Oscar was the King they had been waited for, however things changed when he met three witches; Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams). They weren’t as convinced that he was their wizard and ruler. Now Oscar had to determine who was good and who was evil, he had to put his magical skills to use to help the inhabitants of Oz, he had become the man we are familiar with; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Oz the Great and Powerful is the prequel to the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz. It is a very clever, suspenseful film for the whole family. Continue reading
Skyfall – Teen Movie Review
Teen Movie Review for Skyfall
“OO7 reporting for duty.” James Bond (Daniel Craig) was happy to get back to work after accidentally being shot by his own agent, and falling from a bridge into the ocean. People thought he was dead, but Bond managed to survive, and it’s a good thing he did. The MI6 headquarters was under attack by an evil villain, named Silva. The only person who could save the agency and it’s leader M (Judi Dench) was Bond, James Bond. Skyfall is the 23rd installment of this action/adventure spy series.
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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Rating: 2 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: March 15, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes
The full review will be posted on Saturday!
Oz the Great and Powerful
Rating: 4 and 1/2 buckets
Release Date: March 7, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Frightening Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Snitch
Rating: 1 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 21, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 17+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Excessive
Will Kids Like It? No
Beautiful Creatures
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 14, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Safe Haven
Rating: 3 out of 5 buckets.
Release Date: February 13, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Excessive
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Identity Thief
Rating: 2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 8, 2013
MPAA Rating: R
Best Age Group: 17+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Excessive
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Warm Bodies
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 1, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
The Impossible
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: January 4, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Parental Guidance
Rating: 4 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: December 25, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 7+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Les Miserables
Rating: 3 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: December 25, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes (mature teens)
Guilt Trip
Rating: 3 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 19, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 18+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? No
Jack Reacher
Rating: 2 and 1/2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 21, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes (teenage boys)
The Hobbit
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 14, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Lincoln
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: November 16, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes (mature teens)