Kids under 14 should not be watching this, mainly because of the excessive coarse language (this film holds the record for the most number of F-bombs),and sexual content (three sex scenes and plenty of nudity throughout).
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Alpha Dog
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Timberlake stars in fact-based drug drama.
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What Parents Need to Know
About Alpha Dog
Parents need to know that this movie is a focuses on older teens and twentysomethings who do and deal drugs (some encouraged by parents who also smoke pot), have sex, drink, smoke, lie, and cheat. There is a lot of violence, including shootings, fights, bloody injuries, a nasty broken arm (it cracks loudly), kicks, a boy knocking girls to the ground, a "crew" destroying an enemy's home, and a murder in which the duct-taped victim tearfully begs to be spared. Sex scenes (in bed and in a pool) show naked bottoms and breasts (one father invites his son to join him and the two women he's with). Language includes hundreds of "f--k"s, plus other familiar obscenities and racist, sexist, and homophobic terms.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of bad parenting as a theme of the movie. How are the parents in the movie ineffective? How does the younger characters' behavior (violence, sex, drug use) reflect what they see on television and in their own homes? Do they have any other options? Do those options change after the kidnapping? How would you describe the characters' goals? How do the girls and young women respond differently (compare, for instance, Julie and Susan)? Do you think starring in a movie like this will affect Justin Timberlake's reputation/popularity? Why do you think he decided to take the part?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Okay movie but not suitable for kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
17?! What da F-??!
no one under 17? strong language? oh,common,Im SURE kids with 13 have already heard everything they say in da movie,or not?? strong sexual content? ITS NOT SO STRONG,just a couple of scenes,and not very graphic,except one of them. DRUGS? yeah,but that's a reality,graphic violence? DEFINATELY NOT, there's violence,thats true,but not so graphic as that (I dont remember his name) man in the video review. should be rated R? maybe not.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
TERABLE
I HAVENT SEEN IT BUT I HEARD IT WAS BAD.I JUST READ ABOUT IT.AND MY AUNT AND DAD
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
sucks
this movie sucks really bad
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Powerful. Fantastic.
This was an powerful, heartrendering movie with plenty of depth. it was well portrayed, interesting, and very emotional. Its not some twisted invented plot- its a real, tragic story that shows a glimpse of how cruel life can be. I'd say 12+ varing on maturity. But I loved this movie, and i suggest it to anyone mature enough to handle it. Excellent!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Definintly not for anyone under 17!
Alpha Dog is a fact based movie about Jesse James Hollywood, the youngest person to be on the FBI's most wanted list. In the film there is constant use of the F word, They constantly tell eachother to suck their C***. Also their are lots of drinking and drug use. Plus very graphic use of violence. This film may attract kids because of Justin Timberlake but be warned it is absolutely not for kids at all.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
sholud be rated r
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
OH JUST GET RID OF IT
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE MAKES THESE MOVIES I MEAN COME ON HOW SICK ARE THESE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THESE MOVIES THIS IS WHAT I SAY !!!!!!YOU PEOPLE IN HOLLY WOOD THAT MAKES SUCH MOVIES, MUST YOU POISON THE MINDS OF OUR YOUTH!!!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
hmmish
it was okay but toally nottttttt appropiate for MY age..
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Average.
Yesterday, I did the last thing I'd want to do: Let my 11 year old son see this movie! I thought it would be too violent for him, but he insisted we see it. I thought it was average, so I give it 3/5 stars & a 5.5/10, but my son loved it, so he gives it 5/5 stars & a 10/10! I guess I didn't go wrong!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
avrege drug drama
parents watch out tis movie is NOT for kids.This flick is full of drugs, full on cursing,sex, and most of all violence.
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| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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