The movie is basically about a battle between 2 robot races, that happens to be fought on earth and for earth. In Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, 2 years have passed since Sam Witwicky(Shia LaBeouf) and the Autobots(good robots) save the human race from the evil Decepticons. Now Sam wants to go to college, and try to live a normal life. Like any teenager going to college, he has anxieties and excitement, like separating from his parents for the first time, and promising to be a faithful boyfriend to Mikaela(Megan Fox). While in college Sam gains information about the origins of the Transformers that ties into ancient history of the earth. This is information that the Decepticons want, and the Autobots must stop them from getting. So the battle begins between the 2 forces. This is a very action packed movie that most boys 11 and up will love.

Rating: Four out of five buckets
Release Date: October 24, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate

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Talking Points:

Throughout all the action scenes there are some nice moments with Sam and his parents, and he’s a dedicated boyfriend.

It’s inappropriate for kids, but has a suitable rating. The film is rated PG -13(parental guidance for kids 13 and under) because of sci-fi action violence, language, and some crude and sexual material. Parents will need to guide their children. Some kids shouldn’t see this movie, while others will be just fine.

Sexual Content: Moderate

• A beautiful college student has her eye on Sam, she tries every way possible to seduce him, and she makes suggestive comments, while wearing a seductive outfit.

• When Sam goes to college he and Mikaela talk about internet dates, and again they make suggestive comments, hoping for an x-rated date.

• Women dress seductively at a college party. The characters make crass references.

Violent Content: Excessive

• There is a lot of violence. At one point Sam is held down on a table and told he’ll die a slow painful death.
• The film has a lot of guns, explosions and fights; all with complete mayhem.

Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

• Swearing throughout the film; s-word, a-word and d-word used a lot. There are many variants of the f-word too, such as “freakin,” and “frick.”
  

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

• Characters drink beer and wine. Another character has drug-laced brownies.
  

Overall it’s an action packed movie that most boys ages 11 to 50 year olds will love. My boys and their friends were still talking about the movie the next day. It’s suspenseful with humorous parts and likable characters. I give it 4 buckets, but my boys wanted me to give it 5 buckets.

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In Transfomers 3, Sam (Shia LaBeouf) has graduated from an Ivy League college, and is now looking for a job. However, he and his beautiful girlfriend, Carly, are busy helping Sam’s robot friends, the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime. The Autobots are again up against their archnemisis, the evil Decepticons; and they both have become involved in a space race between the U.S. and Russia. When Sam discovers that the Decepticons have returned to Earth, and want to destroy it, he and his friends hope to save the planet from their rivals. In Transformers: Dark of the Moon there is a lot of action and adventure, with some new and intriguing characters; there’s even a little eye candy for everyone!

Rating: Five out of five buckets
Release Date: June 28, 2011
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

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Talking Points
Sexual Content: Moderate

• In an early scene, we saw Carly wearing skimpy underwear and Sam’s shirt, she then climbed on top of Sam, while they were in bed kissing.
• Carly is the hottie in the movie, she wore many skimpy and revealing outfits throughout the film. There were many sexual references and conversations as well.
• In one scene, Sam’s mom wanted to make sure that he was sexually satisfying his girlfriend, Carly. She gave him a book about female orgasms. This may go over some kids heads, but it could also be an uncomfortable scene.

Violent Content: Excessive

• There were a lot of battles between the Autobots and Decepticons, with the robots shooting, colliding and pounding each other throughout the film.
• We see a subway car filled with dead bodies.
• When the Decepticons attacked Chicago, we saw the Windy City being destroyed, with buildings toppled over, bridges and cars demolished. This was a very vivid, long scene, which may be disturbing.
• The Decepticons tried to kill Sam and his friends. They were trapped in a tall building that toppled over. We saw a lot of broken glass, and men dying as they jumped out of the building.

Crude and Profane Language: Moderate

• The “f”-word was said a few times, along with many other swear words throughout the film.

Overall this is not my favorite type of movie, but my husband, two boys (11 and 13), and daughter (15), were all mesmerized by this intense, sci/fi action film. It has great actors, a lot of suspense and action, with amazing 3D effects. If your kids like this type of movie, and you’re comfortable with it, I recommend this as a fun summer movie. I recommend this for kids ages 11 and up.

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A place where dreams come true…no it’s not Disney World; it’s a place called Rekall. Rekall provides its customers with an implanted fake memory; whatever you want, whatever you’ve always dreamed of; it’s yours. Factory worker, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), thinks this sounds great. However when the procedure goes awry, Doug becomes a man on the run when he realizes that he’s a threat to the government, and a wanted man. Doug becomes confused (so was I) between what’s real and what’s fantasy as he tries to save the world from an evil villain. Total Recall is a remake of the 1990 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Rating: 1 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: December 18, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 14+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? No

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Talking Points:

Doug is a good guy, and a likable character. He wanted to do the right thing, and even risked his life while doing so.

I read this film was originally rated R; it barely made the PG13 rating.

The story-line is confusing. I got tired of the battles and brutal fights.

Sexual Content: Moderate

• When Doug enters a red-light district a prostitute approaches him and opens her coat to reveal her three breasts…yes three! She says, “You’re going to wish you had three hands.”
• Doug and his wife are shown kissing, and caressing each other; while she’s only wearing a tank top and undies.

Violent Content: Excessive

• There are violent fights with gunfire and brutal punches throughout the whole film.
  
• People are stabbed and sliced with knives.
• Doug slices his hand open to remove a phone that was embedded in his hand.
• There are massive explosions, with several casualties.

Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

• The f-word is said once. “Sh-t” is said around 30 times. “B–ch,” “d–n,” “a–,” “h–l,” d-ck,” are also used a couple times each.

Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Character’s are shown drinking beer at a bar.
  

Will Kids Like It? No

Overall this is an action packed, somewhat confusing, sci-fi film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and profane language. I recommend The Amazing Spider-man for a good action film to see at the theaters, with not as much violence or profane language.

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