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Jackass: Number Two

(2006, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    More stupid and dangerous stunts. Duh.

updated 10.15.08

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Viewers are warned not to try the stunts at home, but that doesn't make up for the fact that these guys are poster boys for terrible behavior. They constantly fight with and taunt each other and make fun of others. Some of their pranks are designed to shock or alarm other people. The cast is virtually entirely male.
  • Violence :

    The guys' bodies undergo incessant abuse -- by bulls charging and tossing, snakes biting (producing blood), hammers and other objects slamming, riot-land mines firing, rockets exploding, falling, leaping, freezing, beating, kicking, sliding, colliding; crashing vehicles (shopping carts, skateboards); a gun is wielded to frighten a prank victim; crotches are hit or kicked repeatedly.
  • Sex :

    Frequent shots of naked bottoms, penises, scrotums, and pubic areas; a large naked woman drops onto Wee Man in an act of simulated sex (this is repeated with a large man later); "milking" of stallion to obtain sperm (which the guys then drink from a jar); images of objects and fluids put up rectums (beer and dildo); Spike Jonze appears in old-lady drag, with droopy bosoms visible (with the goal being to alarm passers-by).
  • Language:

    Over 130 "f--s," as well as frequent use of other assorted other profanity ("hell," "s--t," "ass," etc.).
  • Consumerism:

    At this point, Jackass is its own brand name, with T-shirts, DVDs, and other products available.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Smoking cigarettes, drinking beers. In one skit, Knoxville-as-Grandpa pretends to have his "grandson" both smoke and drink from a bottle (in a paper bag) in a public place, enraging onlookers.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jackass: Number Two

Parents need to know that this entire film is a series of physically and emotionally abusive pranks and stunts. They're designed for laughs (and the cast members do frequently laugh at each other's pain and antics), but they're also often plainly harmful, producing blood, bruises, and burns. Violence includes falls, vehicle and body collisions, snake bites, charging bulls, and people being punched, hit, kicked, and crashing through glass. Nudity is also rampant, including shots of naked rear ends, male genitalia, and a naked woman. One player's mother appears in bed with a man who's not her husband (the joke is on her) -- she wears a nightdress, he's in his underpants. A man appears in old-lady drag, exposing "her" droopy breasts to passers-by, who are duly upset. Language includes relentless use of "f--k," as well as other obscenities. Some cigarette-smoking and beer-drinking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why this sort of physical abuse is considered comedy. What's funny about these extreme pranks and stunts? How does the guys' own laughter encourage viewers to laugh, too? What role did MTV play in helping make these one-time skater dudes famous? Is the rush from performing these silly, wacky, and outrageous stunts worth the trouble? Families can also discuss the difference between daring and bad taste. Where do you draw the line? And what about when other people are involved? What's the difference between playing a funny practical joke and being cruel?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    extremely stupid

    This movie is completely pointless. It is so sick and digusting. It almost made me throw up. I can't believe there are people out there willing to do these stupid stunts. Do not watch this movie!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Sexist Folk

    O.k. I'm sorry, this isn't much of a review, but look at all the descriptions for the Jackass things on this site. They all say something about "It's all a bunch of immature boys" or "No wonder there aren't any women on here." The basic anti-male stuff. I'm a guy and I actually take great offense to the amount of anti-male sexism in todays world. For example: Try to find one commercial where the guy or dad isn't portrayed as a lazy bum, slob, loser, or just a clueless guy. The guys in commercials are always clueless!! It's insulting- we do more than drink beer.

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    It's certainly not for everyone.

    There's some nudity and a LOT of swearing, but would you rather have your kid watching something funny like Jackass or something violent and scary like Saw IV? In my mind, the big issue is whether or not kids know not to do this stuff at home. This may be okay for some teens and not okay for others.

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Stupid and Funny

    Stupid, thats y i love it so much, and thats y its so hilarious. One of my favorite movies of all time. I think the Average 12 year old boy is ok to watch this(as long as they dont like to copy them), im not sure about girls though cause it does show penises,scrotums, ect, as long as the can handle it.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    dumb movie

    the peapole who do this are complete idots.i cant belive my sister made me watch this crap

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