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The Company (2007)

(2007, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Michael Keaton, Alfred Molina, Chris O'Donnell)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dark Cold War spy story OK, but not thrilling.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main character is a good guy with strong patriotic beliefs. Around him are a collection of characters -- some good, some bad, most a mix of both. Lots of double-crossing, lying, unsure loyalties. Prejudices against nations, ethnicities, religions, and more help re-create the era.

  • Violence:

    Guns appear frequently -- for both target practice and as weapons that kill people. Discussion of war, massacre, rape. Some instances of kidnapping, terrorism, etc. But not much blood or close-up scenes of death.

  • Sex:

    Lots of romance, including kissing, subtle talk about sex, and some scenes with couples in bed together (nothing graphic shown).

  • Language:

    Occasional "damn."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Main characters drink and smoke cigarettes -- some heavily.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Company (2007)

Parents need to know that this dark political thriller maintains a mysterious, foreboding tone that may unsettle sensitive viewers. Several violent incidents occur throughout the series, including murders, but many of these events are filmed from a distance. And the camera doesn't linger on victims or gore, focusing on evoking psychological tension more than visual shock. Several characters drink and smoke obsessively. Some scenes show people who are happily intoxicated, while others involve a bitter alcoholic. Romance is a big part of the series, so kissing, passionate embraces, and occasional references to sex appear. Some war scenes appear, as well as subtle references to gang rape.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the appeal of spy thrillers. Do you think real espionage is as exciting as it is on TV and in the movies? How have technology and the media changed the nature of the spy game? Families can also discuss the Cold War, Russia, and communism. What do parents remember about the Cold War? Teens: What do you know about that period? What kind of connections can you make in your own life to that time? How have politics changed (or not changed) since then?
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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
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