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All parent reviews for 17 Again
Average rating based on 49 parent reviews:
- 57% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
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If your child is emotionally mature...see it...it's a hilarious movie!!
I, as a 43 year old, have to say that I absolutely loved this movie.....who knew that a movie starring Zac Efron could make me laugh so hard that I had to wipe tears from my eyes?!
While I understand some of the parents' input here, I am completely offended by some comments basically stating that "I didn't let my son/daughter see this movie, because I love them"--that is so far overboard, it's ridiculous!
My 12 year old daughter watched the movie with me, and while she is, and always has been mature for her age, I do have to say that there were a couple of times where I paused the movie because she had immediate questions. I was happy to explain them.
Once the movie was over, I did make a point to take 10 minutes to discuss some positive points the movie brought up (ie, teenage sex leading to pregnancy and appreciation for parents). We also discussed alcohol/drug use, peer pressure, etc.
I believe the bottom line is....if you think your child (whether they are 10 or 15) is emotionally mature and responsible to see this...then see it! It was seriously hilarious! However...DO take the time to either discuss things during the movie or afterwards.
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Oh Just Go See It Already...
It's cute. Pretty tame compared to what actually goes on in most high schools. This movie actually made me like Zac Efron.
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Great movie but not for kids 11 and under
Teen Pregnency but otherwise a great movie!
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A good movie that brings up topics to discuss with your tween
My 11 year old daughter (just about to turn 12) and I went to see this movie. I warned her ahead of time that there were going to be some language issues with the movie and there was a fight scene.
The premise of the movie is based on teenage pregnancy and the difficulty it brings to life. The fight scene is actually the father trying to keep a creep away from his daughter.
After the movie my daughter and I had a long discussion about the issues the movie brought up. We often discuss the problem with getting pregnant as a teenager and that even with birth control you are not 100% protected.
This movie provided another opportunity to reinforce that making bad decisions in high school can make your adult life more difficult.
I wouldn't recommend it if you aren't going to be proactive with your tween and discuss the movie with them or if they are going to be resistant to you discussing issues with them. But if you have an open dialogue with your tween already then I recommend the movie.
Also, the movie gets an A+ for the geek factor in it. Those that have seen it already should know what I mean. ;-)
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Not a movie for tweens, very entertaining though
Okay, I did enjoy this movie (I'm 43) but took my 11 year old to see it and was horrified. Generally we don't do Pg13, so perhaps I should have done some research beforehand, but it definitely wasn't appropriate for a 5th grader. She and most of her peers have just learned the facts of life, and what a condom is. To have the health teacher handing them out in class by the handful in the movie (?!) was not something I expected. The movie begins with Zac's character (a high school kid) learning his his girlfriend is pregnant. Obviously in the next few years all of these ideas will be thrown at her when she gets to middle school, but I'd like to keep the child in her while I can. The positive messages were there, and I don't have an older child so I'm not really sure what age this WOULD be appropriate for but probably 13 or 14 at the least. At the very least if you see it with a younger child ... have your remote control ready to pause and talk about some of the issues about what your own values are. There are some really good talking points.
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I thought the whole movie was just fine. There might of been two curse words, but people are overreacting if there thinking a Zac Efron movie is too much for their kids. If parents are concerned, they need to rent it first and see what it is about and then decide if they want their kids to see it. I'm 16 years of age- and to be honest with you... this movie is nothing compared to what kids at school say everyday!
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nice movie 7 and up for children! thats the right age to see it!
well i think its a nice movie any child would be allowed to see it the best age to me 7 and up this movie isn't so bad actually its a very good movie nice to! 7 and up is the perfect age for a child to see it! even my 9 yr old cousin is very mature for her age and she can defintley watch a movie like this as a mature 9 yr old
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Perfect for my high school daughter - not the younger kids
Efron is a good role model in this one - from marrying the girl he got pregnant (objection to that in the first place is appropriate) to the advice to his teenaged kids and friends after getting his chance to go back. Language and such could have been left out, but that's Hollywood these days.
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Heed the 13 in PG13
Sexual matter a little much for teh Disney Channel crowd and really unnecessary to the story.
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Just an ok kind of movie
The movie was a little boring. I watched it a few weeks ago and i already forget what happened. The movie was ok.
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Zac Attack.
Zac Efron. Those two words ensure that anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 have seen this movie! He is so adorable! Haha. In the movie I think the acting is fine, not the greatest, but it's a teen flick. There is some adult humor, 'you can plunder my dungeon anytime' and kids may or may not pick up on that. There's a party where drinking and other teenage activities ensue, so view the movie before you let your teen watch it; just to see for yourself.
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Wonderful and Go Jobeth!
This movie is very enjoyable. It's a very great teen comedy / fantasty movie that the audience will love! so sit down and watch this great movie! and by the way.... Jobeth Wagner is great in this movie
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good funny movie 11 over
very funny good for family 11 and over
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Zac is great!
I thought this was a cute movie. Zac Efron fans will like it, although the younger fans should beware of some mild language, teen drinking, and sexual references. Overall, this movies was funny and parents shouldn't be afraid to let their children watch it.
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Very funny for adults!
I wouldn't let my teenager see this movie, but as an adult, if you can get past the bizarre writing, it is a very funny movie. I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard in a movie! I thought the lessons learned at the end of the movie were wonderful. Great show!
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Okay for older kids
A few girls are portrayed as tramps who throw themselves at Zac Efron's character, Mark--including the girl who is his daughter (but she doesn't know that "Mark" is her dad as a 17 year old). Mark is a good role model who tries to talk them into respecting themselves and attempts to persuade kids to delay sex until they are older. He also defends kids who are bullied.
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Not appropriate for any teen under 17
This movie is definitely inappropriate for ANYONE under 17, as there are just too many inappropriate role model scenes. Yes, there is ONE positive message in this film about sex before marriage, but the teens having too much fun is definitely more dramatized than the consequece of having a baby before marriage. Girls acting promiscuous is not something that should be dramatized to any young girl. Teens live for the moment and instant gratification is going to get higher ratings than the consequences of their actions. How many teens complain about a "hangover" after the GREAT party . . . need I say more????
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I actually lliked it..
I liked it alot, and so did my father, he loved it... great movie.. quite funny to... and very enjoyable...
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Please Think about it before you let your children go see it
It showed how teenagers in high school make bad decisions that hurt their future. It also shows very inappropriate sexual content for children under the age of 14. You really need to find out a lot of information about this movie before you let your kids see it.
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A lot of Innapropriate behavior, with innapropriate language,sexual content and more. it is more of an adult movie than a child movie.
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