A good movie even though I'm not a big fan of cheerleading. Eliza Dusku is an amazing actress! She is also seen in Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and alot more! But I do think this movie alone was very good!!!!!
Bring It On
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Common Sense says
Smart and sassy movie marred by raunchy humor.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Bring It On was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that although the behavior of the kids in the movie is mostly unobjectionable, the language and sexual references get pretty raunchy. It isn't just the four-letter words that are typical these days in movies intended for a high school audience. A boy jokes about slipping his finger in a girl's underpants while he is holding her up during a cheer, and the insults are more vulgar than usual. Torrence's little brother is practically demonic in his behavior. Parents should also know that Torrence's boyfriend cheats on her (there is a girl in his bed). But Torrence and her new love have just one kiss (and, believe it or not, a very romantic tooth-brushing scene).
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- Families can talk about the way that Torrence decides what is important to her and shows determination and commitment. At first, she tries a moral compromise in hiring a professional choreographer because "everybody does it," but she knows it is wrong, and she is scrupulously honest and fair in her preparation for the nationals. She also handles the results with grace, and she believes in herself enough to break up with the boy who does not believe in her. Kids could also talk about the way that Missy and her brother Cliff support each other.
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What’s the Story?
Kirsten Dunst plays Torrence, whose whole life revolves around competitive cheerleading. She has just been elected captain of her squad, the five-time national champions, and it seems as though her senior year will be everything she dreamed of. But then one girl on the squad is out with a broken leg. And then real disaster strikes -- it turns out that their award-winning routines were stolen from another squad, black cheerleaders who could not afford to go to the national competitions. Torrence has to face challenges of ethics, leadership and romance to sort all of this out before the nationals.
Is It Any Good?
BRING IT ON strikes just the right note, respecting Torrence's commitment and sportsmanship, but not taking any of it too seriously. The opening and closing cheers are the movie's high point, the first one mocking the cheerleader ideal and the one that accompanies the closing credits to the classic 80's "Mickey" song by Toni Basil. The issues of the white appropriation of black culture (going back at least to Elvis and Pat Boone) is an important one for kids to understand.
It is a darned shame that this smart and sassy movie has to include unnecessarily raunchy humor. Otherwise, this would be a terrific movie for kids, because it raises some important issues and it is a lot of fun.
Movie Details
Studio: Universal Pictures, Director: Peyton Reed
Run time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/25/2000, DVD release: 02/13/2001
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for gross humor, sexual references, language
Run time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/25/2000, DVD release: 02/13/2001
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for gross humor, sexual references, language
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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Iffy But Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
AWSOME MOVIE!
Good movie! I thought that it was really funny!
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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this movie is ok but theres alot content thats not apropriate for 8 and under
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Iffy but good!
It was a good cheer movie me and my sister and mom watch it on ABC family because they always take out the language but some of the other stuff goes over my sis. head (PHEW).
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I rate this title pause for age 11 and give it
Ugh!
Since I am a boy, I naturally don't like this film. Cheerleading is boring.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Smart and Sassy
Bring it On is about the Toro cheerleading squad that has spirit, spunk, and a killer routine that's sure to land them to the championship trophy for the sixth year in a row Toros' road to cheer glory stumbles when they find out their cheer is stolen from an hiphop team across town. Now the squad must re-group and get a big and better routine.
I think this movie teaches us about responsibility, hard work, and not to cheat. This movie can't be watched by 12 & under.
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
Raunchy, rude & stereotyped
The movie is mostly bubblegum cheerleader sex with teens. It's funny in some areas, but just disgusting in others. If you insist on seeing it, make sure you discuss with your teen about healthy sexuality.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
I love this movie, however...
There is so much good stuff in this movie that I allow my 6-yr old daughter to watch it (the sexual references go over her head). However, there is one blatantly sexual, stripper-like audition scene that I fast-forward through. For kids who DO get the sex-talk, I'd recommend parents see it first.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
CHEER 4 OUR TOROS!!!
THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE FOR MATURE TWEENS AND TEENS I REALLY LUV IT ESPECIALLY ALL THE CHEERS.IT'Z A GREAT MOVIE,BUT I RECCOMENED U WATCH IT W/ YOUR KIDS FIRST
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
a very hmmish matter
well i didnt particullarly ADORE this film, but since our friend produced it, i will advise it as a good movie(not that it was..) but to the contrary, ALL of my friends loved it so i suppose its all a matter of opinion
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Must see movie!
I personally like this movie the best out of all the bring it on movies. It is funny at some parts but just cool when they are cheering and competing. I am not a cheerleader and love the movie so i recomend it to any mature girl 11+.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
ITS FUNNY
ITS GOOD ITS DRUMA ITS ITS COOL NICE
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
This movie is probably for girls ages 10 or 11 and up.
Well, I seen this movie, and to tell you the truth, I laughed! It was soooo funny! But the sexual content is a little bit of a problem, becuase there was a lot of sexual content. I really think girls in grades 5 or 6 and up could probably watch it, but make sure that you know your kid! Because the language and sexual content, is very iffy!
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give itAlright....
I watched this movie on TV, which had the swearing silenced or changed. But I could still tell that this movie had lots of sex and language. I watched it with my 8 year-old sister and all that stuff went over her head. But not mine. I agree with CSM that this movie has great potential, but is ruined by language. I loved the character Missy and I was a big fan of all the Clovers. If there wasn't so much language, it would be great. Overall, I would say it is okay.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Wonderful
a great teen movie, one that is all about the competition!!! I loved it and will continue to watch it again and again. A couple of swear words but nothing to worry about! Go for it's the bomb
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