The Cutting Edge
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Guilty-pleasure '90s romance you can skate to.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13–14
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Cutting Edge
Parents need to know that this skating film's PG rating belies several scenes of mild sexuality and one scene of binge drinking presented as celebrating. Doug sleeps with different women and Kate throws herself at Doug after an all-night drinking binge. Doug gets injured twice, once by his hockey teammates and once by Kate. Doug doesn't remember the name of the girl he slept with and generally treats women as sex objects. Kate is an angry character who finds Doug a good outlet for her frustrations. Overall, the film provides a good illustration of ambitious young women and what they sacrifice to get what they want.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the double standard in behavior that's acceptable from Kate and Doug. Why is it OK for Doug to have anonymous sex with women and take weekend breaks, when Kate is required to stay around the house, skate constantly, and never see her boyfriend? Do you see double standards like that in your own lives? What do you think about Kate's priorities and how did they shift at the end of the film? Where does the pressure to succeed come from in her life? Why is your state of mind so important in any competition? What do you do to prepare for sports or tournaments?

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