This movie contains way too much sexual content for anyone under 14 to be watching. Although they do not show any 'parts' they show them in bed 'together'. The boy goes into an UNDERAGE porno shoot, where they talk about 'fuc-king. There are plenty of drugs. They do not show the concequences of taking the drugs. Violence is going on constantly throughout the film, as well as theft. The canadian rating is 14A. However the american rating is 18A. I strongly warn parents against allowing anyone under 15 to watch this film.
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Mature road-trip dramedy doesn't go anywhere new.
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for Ages 16–18
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About The Go-Getter
Parents need to know that even though this indie dramedy has a fairly good heart, it's full of iffy adult behavior like sex, theft, and drugs. The film begins with the main character stealing a car and proceeds to include plenty of talk about sex (including an interlude on the set of a porn film), strong language ("f--k" and many derivations thereof), drinking, smoking, and more. Teens who are into alternative music may be interested in the film since it marks the first collaboration of hipster musician M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel, who've since released an album together, but if they watch, be prepared to talk about the characters' conduct.
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- Families can talk about the ongoing appeal of road-trip stories. What do they tend to have in common? Is this one different? What other movies can you think of that deal with similar themes? Families can also discuss the characters' choices. Is Mercer's quest admirable, even though he has to steal a car to do it? Why doesn't Kate call the cops on him? Finally, how does the movie contrast the real American West with the stories, songs, and images we're familiar with?
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