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Ice Castles

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Schmaltzy classic skating movie for romantics.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some gay-bashing language: "pansies," "lessie." Plus the old "limp wrists" reference.

  • Violence:

    Some hockey-related violence, including smashing into walls and a near fistfight. Alexis throws things and breaks them. No one is injured. Beulah wrestles Alexis to the ground in the mitds of a fit. Marcus and Nick go hunting together. They carry guns but don't shoot them. Alexis has a tragic fall on the ice rink that leaves her mostly blind.

  • Sex:

    Some making out shown amongst teens and sex is implied. Nick is seen in his underwear.

  • Language:

    Considerable swearing, including "hell," "goddamn," "scared s--tless," dammit," "ass," "bitch," and "bastard."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Beulah drinks liquor from the bottle and later drinks beer. Marcus drinks beer, too, and Lexie drinks wine at a party even though she's 16.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ice Castles

Parents need to know that 16-year-old Alexis is thrown into a world too fast and big for her. As a consequence, she makes some self-destructive decisions. She cheats on Nick with another skater, and drinks wine at a party. Alexis also feels gross and sexualized by her sponsors. A tragic accident disables Alexis. Teen characters make out and teen sex is implied, not shown.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    greysfan001
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

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    Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    mpearmai
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 2.0

    I lost a million brain cells watching this piece of crap!

    I hate Ice Castles. Probably because of the cursing!

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  3. Parent Reviewer
    ebogue
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Great movie

    I saw this years ago and loved it.

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    mpearmai
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    great story

    Loved the plot of the story. It was simply AWESOME! I simply LOVE ice skating!

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