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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