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Just My Luck

(2006, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Lindsay Lohan, Samaire Armstrong, Chris Pine)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Uneven Lindsay Lohan comedy; older tweens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Frequent gross-out humor, especially poop jokes. Characters lie and cheat.
  • Violence:

    Assorted pratfalls and spills by "unlucky" characters; when Jake falls on her and his pants accidentally fall down, a woman kicks Jake in his crotch.
  • Sex:

    Kisses between primary couple; one character is revealed to be a professional escort (and Ashley is arrested for pimping); some soundtrack music includes sexual allusions (including "Goodies," by Ciara).
  • Language:

    A couple of uses of "s--t out of luck" (abbreviated to "SOL"); "s--t," "kick-ass song," "damn it," "bullocks," plus obnoxious language ("sucking up," "crap, "that sucks"); joke horoscope ("Your mood is in Uranus").
  • Consumerism:

    Entire film advertises real-life band McFly (here playing themselves); characters drop brand names, like Dolce (& Gabbana), Bergdorf's.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinks at party, reference to vodka, visible bar in upscale apartment provided to lucky boy.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Just My Luck

Parents need to know that this movie includes a number of poop jokes. Lots of silly slapstick: The heroine falls into art (a pile of mud), falls off a ladder, and the hero is hit by a cab. Several characters are ruthlessly selfish and snobbish, and they lie and cheat one another. Women wear close-fitting, sometimes ridiculous outfits. A gypsy fortune teller is troublingly stereotypical. Characters drink, sometimes to drunkenness.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the concept of luck: Is it a function of chance or fate? How does it affect hope and ambition? How does the gypsy fortune teller both legitimize and make ridiculous the premise of luck (or fate, as these might be related)?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    GREAT MOVIE!!!! Fine for 9+

    Loved this movie!! I actually think it's fine for 9+! I actually think it might have been ok PG!! I saw it when I was about 9 or 10 I think, and my sis did when she was about 6 or 7. Younger kids should watch it WITH their parents. But great movie!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    really good! SEE IT!!! SEE IT!!! SEE IT!!! LINDSEY LOHAN WAS REALLY GOOD IN IT TOO!!!!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    i cried

    i liked that movie really much it's an incredeble movie it deals with emotions and make you laught at the same time i really enjoyed it!

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

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Really Funny!

    A really funny movie. There's only one iffy scene that's probably a little over kids 10 or 11 and up, but everything else is fine, except for a little language.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Two stars for this movie is an insult to other two star movies...

    Okay, here's the truth: I HATED THIS MOVIE. It was so horrible, unfunny, boring, and bad I couldn't even watch the end. I felt I could be doing more important and FUN stuff like writing an essay. This movie is appropriate for about twelve and up, CSM got that right, but I think no one should see it, really. The only reason anyone should this awful movie, in fact, is to better appreciate the good movies there are out there. No wonder this movie also was the start of Lindsay Lohan's career going downhill. CSM reviewer Cynthia also forget to add in the part where Lindsay takes a peak at the shirtless guy in the mirror and smiles. That is suggestive, you know! You always put it down when a guy does that to a girl! But that's aside the point. Awful movie, DON'T SEE IT. Even "B" movie was better than this piece of crap. I rated Social Behavior red because Lindsay's character in this movie is a stuck-up terrible b**ch like some people I know who don't deserve their happiness at all. DON'T SEE THE MOVIE. PERIOD! IT'S TERRIBLE!

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    For me this movie was not the best. It was OK!!

    In the comercials i was omg i so want to see this movie when i got to see i came out saying this is not what i expected at all. -lovcandy906

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    this movie does not suck

    some people hate it, but i'm not one of those people. It is a little in apropriate, but it's laugh out loud!!!!!!!!!!! A must see ps it's a great sleep over movie me and my friends all love it a lot

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie is great and I loved the way it ended! It is a cute movie that all teens and tweens should watch! I recomend it for ages 11+!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie

    I enjoyed this movie although I didn't think is was well writtten at some parts. Over all a good movie. I would say you would need to be ten to see this movie, but who knows. I was 10 when I saw it. Idk maybe 9.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Silly slapstick comedy sure to provide laughs

    Sexual Content (Pause): Many kisses, flirtations, and innuendoes. Antonio is revealed to be a male prostitute (thus resulting in Peggy - who was with him - and Ashley - who set them up - being arrested). Soundtrack music contains some sexual allusions. Violence (Not an Issue): Lots of slapstick humor. Language (Pause): A few uses of the s-word, ass, damn, bullocks (a British swear), and crap. Social Behavior (Pause): Characters lie and cheat. Lots of crude humor. Commercialism (Pause): British band McFly figures into the film prominently. Dolce, Bergdorf's. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Pause): Adult characters drink at a party, references to vodka and cocktails.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This movie is boring the 1st time you see it. but the second time you see it you will understand it more. lindsey lohan did not do so hot in this movie, but its age appropiate for 10 and over to see.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    It sucked!

    I hated Lindsey Lohan! Boring much! It ended really dumb, uh who agrees! I mean this Movie hets my vote for HORRIBLE!

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    liked it

    I thought it fell short is not a real comidy it can get dull. This shouldn't be for kids under 10 because there is a little language. but it does not set a good example for kids.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Funny, but not for younger children

    I'm glad I didn't let my 6-year-old watch this!!!! This movie is hilarious, but more directed to older audiences. There is occasional cus words, and sexual refrences. Other then that, good family movie!!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  17. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Cute Teen Flick

    Great one to see with your teens. Fun with a happy, redeeming ending. Just enjoyable.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    this movie is ok

    this movie is ok but, not the best movie lindsey lohan has been in but, i did like it. i saw it twice, its a good movie. i thinck it is apropreate for ages 10 and up.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

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