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    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

     

    See the trailer here!

    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!


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