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Valentine’s Day Teen Movie Review
“Valentine’s Day” follows the intertwining story lines of many couples, and singles, over the course of one Valentine’s Day. Throughout the movie, viewers are introduced to a number of characters, all played by famous actors, and their Valentine’s Day stories. Some of their stories are sad, some happy, but they all have one thing in common; how to spend that one special day.
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Rating: Three out of five buckets
Release Date: May 18, 2010
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Excessive
Violent Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Talking Points:
It’s a cute, fun movie with a couple of good twists.
Reed, Ashton Kutcher, has some great lines. “If you’re ever with a girl that’s too good for you, marry her.”
I thought the movie was appropriately rated, PG13, though parents may feel uncomfortable with some scenes.
The movie got a little boring, I looked at my watch several times throughout the movie.
Sexual Content: Moderate
- When we are first introduced to many of the Valentine’s Day lovers, they’re shown in bed, wearing skimpy clothes. One couple alluded to the wild sex they had just enjoyed the night before.
- Anne Hathaway’s character is an adult phone entertainer. We hear many suggestive conversations with her on the phone.
- I felt most uncomfortable when the high school couple, who are madly in love with each other, plan a romantic encounter. Fortunately, their plans change when the girl decides it’s not the right time. This couple also kiss very passionately several times in school.
- One couple gets into a fight, when they reunite, they can’t wait for the “make up sex.”
Violent Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- Some swearing throughout the film.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Characters drink alcohol in some scenes.
I interviewed kids ages 5 to 16. Most of the kids liked it, though a couple of girls also thought it got too long. Two 16 year old boys also really liked it, especially the twists in the movie.
I know some fourth grade girls that wanted to see this movie because Taylor Swift is in it. I would not recommend it for young girls, I think it’s fine for girls 13 and up. A great date night movie too.
Overall, it was a fun movie, though the story line got a little too long and boring. But be forewarned, sex is a common theme in the movie. I give it 3 buckets.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 2- Teen Movie Review
Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is no longer torn between Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and Edward (Robert Pattinson). She is now happily married to Edward Cullen, she’s a vampire, and she’s the mother to their beautiful daughter Renesmee. Jacob is still around, though a close family friend, and not a threat to Edward. Initially things are going well for the vampires, however problems arise when the Volturi, a powerful group of vampires who enforce the laws, find out that Renesmee was conceived and carried while Bella was a mortal; she is half-human/ half-vampire. This is very rare, and a threat in the vampire world. To prevent an attack from the Volturi, the Cullens gather Vampire clans from around the world to witness their daughter’s innocence. So now the Cullens, their allies, and the wolf pack are prepared meet with the Volturi, hoping for a peaceful resolution. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, is the fifth and final movie in the Twilight series, a movie the Twi-hards will most likely enjoy.
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Rating: 3 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: March 2, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
I love the strong family dynamics in this film and the whole series. Bella and her father have an endearing relationship. The Cullen’s are a very close knit family as well.
The closing credits featured all the actors that have appeared in a Twilight movie. This was very well done, a nice way to wrap up the series.
I thought the first half of the movie was very corny, but it gradually got better.
This was not my favorite Twilight film, though I interviewed people after the movie, and they all liked it. From teenagers to adults, they thought it was their favorite of the series.
I read that this film had a hard time avoiding an R rating due to the violent content.
Sexual Content: Moderate
- We saw Bella and Edward in bed making love, their first time as a vampire couple. This was a very sensual scene with romantic music in the background. We saw bare backs and legs.
- There are sexual comments about vampire couples breaking the furniture while in a sexual encounter.
- In one scene Jacob took off his clothes, though not his boxers. The audience liked that!!!
Violent Content: Excessive
- The battle between the Cullens and the Voluri was very graphic. We saw a lot of decapitations and dead bodies all over.
- We saw a vampire woman being forced to kneel before a fire; her head was twisted until it snapped off. She and her child were thrown into a fire to burn.
- We saw a child with blood dripping down his chin.
- A vampire attacked a human in an alley, throwing him to the ground and biting his neck.
- Bella attacked a mountain lion and bit his neck.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- “A–,” and “h—,” were said.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
- We see Bella’s dad drinking a beer.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Twi-hards will most likely see this movie. Some may like it, some may not. Though the Twilight Saga has come to a conclusion, the vampires will live forever!!! Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence. Depending on the child, this film is appropriate for kids ages 12 and up.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 Review
Most everyone was excited for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and now the wedding that all the twihards have been waiting for; Edward Cullen’s (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart). In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 we saw the beautiful couple say their vows, as their guests all celebrated joyfully,(except for Jacob Black), we saw an elegant setting in the garden of the Cullen mansion, but most importantly we saw a happy a couple that have had their share of problems over the years! As the newlyweds departed to a Brazilian Island for their honeymoon, like most newlyweds; life was great. The honeymoon started out with passionate evenings, swimming under a waterfall, and quietly playing chess. However, things changed when Edward, a vampire who doesn’t know his own strength, realized that his wife was covered in bruises from their romantic evenings. As Edward felt terribly guilty, he and Bella soon came to realize that the consequences from their sexual encounters changed their lives forever. In this fourth segment of the Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling book series, we once again see romance, passion and intrigue with the vampires and werewolf’s we’ve grown to know and love over the years.
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets.
Release Date: February 11, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Talking Points:
I enjoyed the romantic element of the movie. From when Bella’s dad walked her down the aisle, which by way brought tears to my eyes, to the honeymoon in Brazil.
The love and commitment that Edward and Bella shared was very youthful and refreshing. When faced with difficult circumstances, Edward was committed to keeping his true love safe, no matter what he had to face.
Werewolf, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), was also committed to keeping Bella safe, even though it meant going against his own pack.
Bella showed courage and sacrifice when she refused to take Edward’s advice and “get rid” of their unborn child. Even though her pregnancy could have killed her, she was willing to sacrifice her life. When everyone was telling her to abort the child, Bella commented by saying, “it’s not his fault.”
I’ve read all the books and seen all the movies thus far. When I initially read Breaking Dawn I thought the storyline was a little strange and creepy, though I still liked it, after all I am a twihard! Having said that I thought the movie was strange and creepy as well, especially the birthing scene!
Like the first part of the book, the movie was a little slow, not very exciting or suspenseful, however, I know that the action will come in part 2.
Sexual Content: Moderate
- We saw the couple passionately kissing several times.
- We saw them naked from the waist up, hugging under a water fall.
- Bella wore tight shorts and tee-shirts. She also wore some sexy lingerie outfits.
Violent Content: Excessive
- Bella’s pregnancy was painful to see. She was torn apart by her unborn child. She looked emaciated and pale throughout her pregnancy.
- Her C-section, performed by the Cullens, was a very bloody ordeal. Edward and Bella were covered in blood.
- Edward attacked and bit the throats of several men.
- The werewolves and vampires had some viscous fights, where bodies were thrown in all directions.
- After the wedding night we saw multiple bruises all over Bella’s body.
- Bella drank several cups of blood, to feed her baby. That was disgusting!!!
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- The h-word and d-word is said.
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Wedding guests drank champagne and cocktails.
The teenage love affair between the Twilight characters has now moved into a more serious direction of marriage and kids; which brought a more serious tone to the movie.Though we know there aren’t any werewolves or vampires in our lives, and we know that almost nothing in the Twilight films could ever really happen; though we do know that teenagers may fall in love, and there are life challenges no matter if your a werewolf, vampire or a human! Depending on the child; with the gory birthing scene, and moderate sexual content, I recommend this film for kids ages 13 and up.
Twilight Review
Based on a popular book series. It’s about a 17 year old girl, named Bella who moves to an overcast town in Washington, to live with her dad. While at her new school, she meets a very mysterious, pale-faced, handsome boy, named Edward. As she gradually falls in love with him, she gradually discovers that he is a vampire. It’s a wonderful, dramatic love story, though their romance puts her in physical danger when Edward’s vampire enemies come to town, and want to kill Bella.
Rating: Five out of five buckets
Release Date: March 29, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Talking Points:
Edward hasn’t aged since 1918.
Bella and Edward’s relationship: You feel a powerful tension throughout the movie between his animal instincts as a vampire, and his human love for her. They could win an academy award, it’s so well done.
Edward is surprisingly close with his family, they make a point of saying that they protect each other.
Bella’s parents are divorced, she has a very loving relationship with each parent. She risks her life for her mom.
Sexual Content: Mild
- Edward and Bella kiss in the film.
- Edward watches her sleep at night. It’s kind of creepy. They snuggle fully clothed in her bed one night.
Violent Content: Moderate
- The kind of violence you’d expect from a vampire movie. An enemy vampire wants to kill Bella. There are some violent scenes: she’s slammed into a mirrored wall, blood all over.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- The h-word is used once or twice.
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Bella’s dad drinks beer on a number of occasions throughout the film.
I’ve talked to many teenage girls, that have loved the movie. Those that have read the book, and those that didn’t. Two girls liked the book a lot better. Overall, it’s a great romantic, suspenseful movie!
This Means War Review
One would think that CIA agents would be continuously stressed and on edge from their vigorous jobs; however for partners and best friends, FDR (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy), things are a little different.Though they’ve had their intense moments while fighting enemy countries, they also have their own agenda; spying and using their high-tech equipment on Lauren (Reese Witherspoon), the woman they both love. These two CIA agents end up in an all out war against each other, hoping to win Lauren’s love and affection. This Means War is an action/adventure romantic comedy. Though not appropriate for kids, it is a great, entertaining movie!
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets.
Release Date: May 22, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 14+
Sexual Content:Excessive
Violent Content:Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
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Talking Points:
I really enjoyed this movie! Though silly and unrealistic, it was entertaining and fun movie… a great date movie for adults although it’s not appropriate for young teens.
I liked the character’s in the film, from Lauren (Reese Witherspoon) to her two men. Though very different guys, they were likable characters. You rooted for both of them.
The movie was NOT predictable, I really didn’t know who she’d pick, and I won’t give it away.
The movie has some action for the guys, and romance for the girls. Though my husband was disappointed, he thought there was too much romance and not enough action. He was also uncomfortable with the sexual content, since he was sitting next to our boys.
Lauren’s best friend Trish ( Chelsea Handler) was very crass and crude throughout the whole film. She made a lot of unnecessary sexual comments. However, she does speak highly of her husband, and tells Lauren that she goes to him for advice and support.
The movie is rated PG13. With the excessive sexual content, it was a borderline R rated movie!
Sexual Content: Excessive
- Lauren decides to sleep with both men; that’s the conclusion she comes up with when trying to make her decision of which man to pick.
- When having a sexual encounter with FDR (Chris Pine), we see Lauren stripped down to her underwear on the kitchen counter with FDR. This was an intense sexual scene.
- The guys go to a strip club, we see women dancing, with barely a bra and undies on.
- Trish, Lauren’s best friend, has many raunchy lines throughout the film. She gives Lauren a lot of sexual advice, speaking about different body parts and sexual positions. Something you don’t want your kids hearing.
- In one scene Trish was giving Lauren advice, while having sex with her husband.
Violent Content: Moderate
- Since FDR and Tuck are CIA agents, we see a lot of gun shots, bomb explosions, and fistfights.
- Many character’s die from gun shots.
- FDR and Tuck get in a big fight, they crash through a glass wall, we see them injured with bloody faces.
- Tuck shoots FDR with a tranquilizer dart.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- “D–n,” “a–,” “b–ch,” “sh-t,” and “b–tard,” are used several times. The f-word is used once.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Trish drinks alcohol from a sippy cup, she calls it her, “special milk.”
- Character’s are shown drinking wine and other alcoholic beverages.
- Trish tells Lauren that she needs a joint.
Overall I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun and entertaining, but not for kids. Depending on your child’s maturity level I would say it’s okay for kids ages 14 and up. Parents need to be aware of the excessive sexual content throughout the film.