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Cellular

(2004, Rated PG-13, Thriller, Starring Kim Basinger, Jessica Biel, William H. Macy)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    So-so thriller that is too intense for tweens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Extreme tension and peril, characters killed, mother and child in peril.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual references.
  • Language:

    Some strong language at the edge of the PG-13 rating.
  • Consumerism:

    Intrusive product placement for cell phone company.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    References to drug dealers.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cellular

Parents need to know that this thriller has strong language for a PG-13, references to drug dealers, and a lot of tension, peril, and violence. A mother and her child are in peril and characters are killed.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what Jessica's husband should have done that could have prevented much of what happened and why Moon did not give up.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Yarp....good movie

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Fast paced thriller

    I had never heard of this one but it was an enjoyable fast paced thriller that left me satisfied. Actually makes you think about this world of technology and someone being willing to help another. The alternate ending on DVD was better than the actual though!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    very fun!

    90 minutes of nonstop entertainment

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

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