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The Game Plan

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    The Rock scores in cute (if predictable) comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Peyton runs away from home and lies to Karen and Joe. Stella schemes to use Peyton for publicity. Joe forgets Peyton in a club. Joe is initially selfish but eventually learns to share and think of others first -- a great lesson for kids.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Lots of football-related roughness, including sacks, tackles, and close-up shots of Joe being taken down. Joe breaks a rib and hurts his shoulder. Joe slaps another player and accidentally bumps into dancers, knocking them down and dropping others.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Stella kisses a man when her team wins. Joe spends many scenes shirtless and lifting weights.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of brands and products are visible or mentioned in the film, including Chanel, ESPN, Cold Stone Creamery, Jell-O, iPods, the Bedazzler, BlackBerry, Dunkin Donuts, Nike, Dasani water, a Sidekick cell phone, and Cingular wireless. And, of course, shots of the Disney Channel and popular Disney shows like Hannah Montana are featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults drink at a party, but they don't appear drunk. Peyton shows she knows what a margarita is.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Game Plan

Parents need to know that this cute family comedy features football violence and pratfalls. Lots of people, including young girls, fall and only get minor injuries, and a parent's death is addressed. Peyton runs away to find her father and ends up in some very mildly perilous situations (being left alone at a club, etc.). It's worth noting that although the film makes fun of the insane commercialism of football, it also mentions more than a dozen products, and plugs the Disney Channel and Elvis movies.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why kids want to see this movie -- because of the story, or because of Disney's marketing campaign? What usually makes you want to see a movie? Families can also discuss the importance of telling the truth and being generous. Why does Joe feel differently about his game after spending time with Peyton? And, parents, remind kids about why they need to stay with safe adults and not run off on their own, as Peyton does.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Love it

    Me and my mom absolutely Love this movie. Its so nice.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    MY KIDS ABSOULUTLY LOVE THIS MOVIE!

    They have watched it until I am like NOMORE..lol This is a great family movie! I liked it the First two times lol.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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

    This is one that the whole family can enjoy. These days it's really hard to find any movie that doesn't have any cussing in it, but this is one of them. No violence either. Probably the only reason this is rated PG is because of a slightly suggestive comment in the dialogue. But it's very subtle, so it's probably not worth mentioning.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very Very Good Movie

    Sad and Good for all ages. Alittle bit of sex talk in the beggining but little kids won't understand it.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 5.0

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    OK but drags on...and on....

    It's an okay movie, but it drags on... and on...and it goes too off-topic. It's not quite confusing, but it is kind of hard-to-follow at some points. And the mix of Maddison Pettis and the Rock is kind of odd... you almost feel a little uncomfortable. In general, good to see once, but that's about it.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Great Family Film

    My husband and I watched this movie with our 2 kids ages 11 and 12. We enjoyed it so much we are going to buy it. My son is a big Elvis fan so he got a kick out of all the Elvis stuff. Watch this movie you will enjoy it!

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    look,listen and learn

    I loved this movie,the rock was great once again,although it does have a messege and it hits the heart.Exspecially if your in the type of situtation. It is also funny.We laughed and then my grandson...when it got to that point had to tear up and go stairght to his daddy which has custody of him and hugged and kissed and had that tender moment.it was awesome. good job.

  14. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 0.0

    Boaring

    I want to watch it for 5 minutes.

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    I want the movie to have more scenes.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    LOVED IT

    My Husband is a football coach, so our children have grown up around football. My husband and our 6 year old daughter had a date and went to the theater to watch this movie and after the movie was over her reply was, "We have to buy that!" Since the movie came out we have watched everyday. I has a great theme, even if you do not like football. There is a lot of commercialism, but Disney either owns or is owned by the same companies that are in the movie...that would only be natural. Enjoy the movie.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    laughed,luaghed,laughed

    I really enjoyed this movie it was great.Watched it with my son and grandson,it get's touching in parts ,but it does teach some things.very good movie,i would watch this over and over.thumbs up ROCK,AND THE LITTLE GIRL IS SO CUTE.YOU GOTTA SEE IT!!!!! VERY FUNNY!!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good movie

    This is a good movie. It is funny and cute. Youngsters under 10 wouldent understand the concept probably but it is still a good movie.

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

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