This was an unexpectedly good movie, one of the best I've seen in a while. It was interesting, funny, and it had action in it as well. There were few iffy moments, (a girl flashes Finn, and you see it), but otherwise, it's not too bad. The language isn't that bad, and the violence is pretty mild for a pg-13. The biggest issue is probably the sex content. None is actually shown, but it is talked about, and there is innuendo. Also, if you're uncomfortable about it, there are two gay characters, but there is nothing innappropriate about them, and they are comic characters anyway. It shouldn't be an issue, but I thought I'd mention it just in case. Overall, it's a fun movie, and I recomend it to anyone 14+.
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Matthew McConaughey goes beefcake in blah romcom.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Fool's Gold
Parents need to know that with its likable, attractive stars -- Kate Hudson and the perpetually shirtless Matthew McConaughey (previously paired in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) -- this romantic comedy is likely to appeal to teen girls and women in search of a little eye candy. But it isn't just a romantic comedy, it's also a treasure-hunting adventure that features a few unexpectedly violent scenes. In fact, there's more violence than romance, which is limited to a couple of scenes of passionate kissing. There's also some language ("s--t," "bitch") and drinking.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what kind of movie this is -- a romantic comedy or an action/adventure. What do you expect from each kind of movie? What parts of the film "match" with each genre? Is the emphasis on McConaughey's body -- instead of Hudson's -- a departure from most romantic comedies? What does that say about who the filmmakers are trying to target? Kids: If you had made this movie, would you have included as much violence and as little romance? Why?
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
I really liked it!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Not Worth Watching
This movie is not worth seeing. It looked like a alright romantic comedy from the trailer but i think that it was horrible having the "attractive" female be dumb. Because that is a stereotype and i think that that was unnecesarry. Added on to that they had language and a girl flashing. I don't think that it's very funny either, it's lame and shallow.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
not the best one ever
This movie looks funny but in the middle it actually gets really boring. The is some language and violance but it isn't that bad. I would say its ok for kids 13+
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
good movie, i guess
kinda stuipd plot, i mean a divorced couple searching for gold? matthew mcanahey is protrayed as dimm witted. and a girl flashes her boobs from a far but its still obvious. i would take no child younger than 12. still at 12, its kinda, well you know
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Shocked by porno flash!
I could not believe that whoever rated this movie thought it would be ok for someone 13 years old to see. It is all about sex. I was planning on seeing a cute chick flick like how to lose a guy in 10 days. I felt especially awful that my brother you is autistic was exposed to it. There was no real substance to this movie. And since when was it ok for a full on flash to be in pg13 movies?!?
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
I would have loved this show!!!
I don't mind a few cuss words here and there, but when they started taking the Lords name in vain it just totally turned me off to the movie completely
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Do Not Waste Your Money
This movie was just plain awful!!! When these two stars paired up in "How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days" it was cute...this was awful. Not funny at all. Go see something else.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Not for younger kids
I love all the stars in this movie, and I was really looking forward to seeing this movie. The previews make the movie out to be a "National Treasure" kinda movie. I took my 11 and 16 year old children to see the movie. The movie was entertaining, however, I was didn't think the writers needed to put in the movie the two homosexual chefs, or the strong sexual content. The movie would have been just as entertaining without all this information.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Cute movie
My husband and I went to see this film and found it enjoyable. There was action, comedy, and romance. My problem with this movie is the rating that was applied. Bare breasts, whether brief or not, are still bare breasts. Since when did nudity become PG-13?
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Great Adult Date Movie
Great movie for an adult couple to enjoy without the kids! Movie has a simple plot, but holds your attention with good action and comedy. Good alternative to a chic flick. Both should enjoy this movie.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Left the theatre...
Decided to take my girlfriend to go see this movie. We looked up this movie on many review sites, and did not see anything about topless girls. Unfortunately about 15 min into the movie some girls flash Finn. This is very unfair for my girlfriend and we both found it offensive. Seeing a woman topless is not the same as seeing a man without a shirt. How can this movie be reviewed with the focus on eye candy for girls when there is more exposure of females than males.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Ok Movie, but Parents Be Warned!
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are good together in this adventure film, but be warned. Near the beginning of the movie, there is a scene where a woman flashes her breasts. Also two male characters are a gay couple, and many references subtle and otherwise are made to this. As well as many other sexual references.
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