they're is language, violence and everything like that. But only if u make that type of movie
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The Movies
(2006, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Windows)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Creative, but lots of bad behavior -- teens-up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Movies was written by Jeremy Gieske
Parents need to know that the Hollywood stars often get drunk, can become addicted to food or alcohol, and base their self-worth on money, clothes, and social status. Some of the short films players create can have mild sexual innuendos and violence. The game is online enabled but primarily so players can share the mini-films created in the game. Common Sense Media does not recommend online play for anyone younger than 12.
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What’s the Story?
THE MOVIES gives players a shot at making a mark in Hollywood, running their own movie studios. Players build sets, review movie scripts, and pamper stars to become the biggest and best studio. They can even make and share their own movies with other players. If successful, players earn new sets, wardrobe selections, and some nice trophies during the annual award ceremonies.
An easy-to-use tutorial gets players started setting up a studio lot, but it doesn't take long to figure out that the most time will be spent attending to the movie stars. A star's happiness is determined by a number of factors, but some of the most important are money, the right clothes, an entourage of admirers, and a fancy trailer to stay in. An unhappy star may refuse to work, even to the point of quitting the studio. Many a film will be stopped mid-shooting because one of the stars has thrown a tantrum, at which point they often go off to stuff themselves full of food or get drunk.
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Players choose how involved they want to be in the script-writing and filming of the movies. Most players will probably want to let the computer do most of the work, but it's fun to play around with the simple, built-in editor that the game offers.
Players shouldn't expect to create anything too realistic -- they are limited to the pre-created (sometimes violent or steamy) scenes the game has, and creating anything longer than two to three minutes becomes tedious. Some players may enjoy going online to share their own movies.
Ultimately, this is a clever idea -- and can encourage some creativity. The game does present a stereotypical Hollywood, however: Celebrities behave badly, and looking good is valued above all else. The Movies is best for teens and above. Hopefully, future installments of the game will allow greater creativity when it comes to making the movies, and put less emphasis on status.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 01/31/2006, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence)
ESRB rating: T (for Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
It all depends what you do
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
What ever you want it to be rated
Look, it really is not that bad, you only make it as violent, stupid, romantic, funny, or however you want it. The only bad part is never EVER tell your kid about the new modding websites if you do not want them to see bad stuff, because some people make it so stars are naked, bloody knives, blood puddles, etc. it will be ok just as long as you don't tell them about those sites.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A great game where it's all up to you!
This game is soooooo much fun! but it can be very bad, 1. the violence is what you make it but you can make stars shoot, punch, kick, stab, drown, and strangle each other. 2. the language is what you make it, one of the actions your stars can do is called a-s kick,I hear the radio anouncer say d--n once or twice. 2. the sexual themes are what you make em, and you can make em perty bad! 3. you can put drinking/smoking in your movies, if your stars are discuraged they will drink, and get drunk So this game is really good and if you've always wanted to make movies, and you're a fan of the sims this is the game for you!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!
When I first saw this game, I was interested. A movie video game in the vein of the Sims? I wanted this game to work, but I knew it wouldn't. And it did, much to my surprise! Be warned parents, this game lets you make the movies, and some scenes have sex, violence, and drugs. Other than that, this game will keep you addicted for quite a long time, and I highly recommend it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was cool
I was personally looking foward to thias game and thought it was so fun but u need a mic if you want to ADD ur voice which is way better then subtitles
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