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The Even Stevens Movie

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tween-friendly movie based on hit Disney comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Overall harmless film, but includes possibly problematic and stereotypical images of islanders and individuals who thrive on deception.
  • Violence & scariness:

    None, except overall mischief making (e.g. exploding beach balls, family spats, wrestling).
  • Sexy stuff:

    A little teenage kissing--perhaps a bit advanced for kids who are supposed to be in the eighth grade.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Even Stevens Movie

Parents need to know that aside from excessive silliness, moments of horseplay, and overall chaos, this movie's subject matter is harmless. There's trickery and dissent and serious dating and kissing on the part of an eighth grade girl. (It should be noted, too, that the junior high kids look like they're at least juniors or seniors in high school.)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about issues regarding loyalty and deception. How should Louis and the Stevens family respond to Twitty (who both set them up and revealed the hoax)? Miles sets out to make Family Fakeout the number one show out of revenges against his ex-boss. Is Louis's plot--and the show itself--good clean fun or highly destructive? Does the Stevens's experience on Family Fakeout relate to other real reality shows in terms of entertainment, deception, and/or exploitation?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    The movie is really good. The series is just okay for me, though.

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