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Parental Guidance-Kids Movie Review
Artie (Billy Crystal) and Diane (Bette Midler) are a pair of old-school grandparents who agreed to babysit their three grandchildren, while the kids’ parents were out of town. However, they didn’t realize what they’d be getting themselves into. With the grandparents’ traditional ways, and the kids’ (and their parents) modern day ways, this made for an interesting few days. Parental Guidance is an entertaining movie which shows the importance of family and the generational difference that comes along with it. Continue reading
Guilt Trip-Teenager’s Movie Review
The hotels have a free continental breakfast, the book on CD is Middlesex, and the road trip destination is to see a long lost love. Andy (Seth Rogen) is an inventor and traveling salesman who invites his mother, Joyce (Barbara Streisand), to travel cross-country as he tries to sell his new household cleaning product. Joyce ( a single mom, whose husband passed away) is thrilled to have quality time with her son, though unaware of his plan to reunite her with a former love. Guilt Trip is a wonderful comedy about a mother/son relationship, and their unique adventures as they travel across the country.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Release Date: April 30, 2013
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
Talking Points:
This is an adorable, feel good movie. I loved the relationship between Andy (Seth Rogan) and his mother (Streisand). Though they had some trying times on their trip, they ultimately were looking out for each others well-being.
I loved this movie, though I feel that the subject matter will not appeal to kids. The humor and idea of an adult son and his mother traveling together will not interest most kids.
Sexual Content: Moderate
- There are a lot sexual references and conversations.
- Joyce embarrassed her son when discussing his sexual relationships.
- When the two get caught in a snowstorm, they park in front of a strip club. We see strippers pole dancing in the background.
- When driving, they listen to the book Middlesex, we hear the narrator describe some inappropriate scenes in the book.
Violent Content: Mild
- A man in a bar punches Andy, he gets a big bruise on his face.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- The f-word is said once. “Sh–,” “a–,” and “d–n,” are said several times each.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
- We see characters drinking in a bar.
- Joyce is shown drinking martini’s while drunk.
Will Kids Like It? No
- Though appropriate for pre-teens and teens, I feel the subject matter will not appeal to kids.
Overall this is a a fun entertaining film. As I previously mentioned, the movie may not interest kids, however it’s a great date night movie for parents!
Lincoln – Teen Moview Review
Sixteenth president of the United States from 1861 to 1865, leader of the Union during the Civil War, dedicated husband/father, and a wonderful man referred to as “honest Abe.” Lincoln chronicles President Abraham Lincoln’s final months in office. We see his fierce determination to end the civil war and abolish slavery. We see his personnel struggles and the difficulties he had to face while pursuing his heartfelt goals as president. Lincoln is a dramatic war film, one that mature teenagers and adults will enjoy.
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.