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Kabluey

(2008, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Lisa Kudrow, Christine Taylor, Scott Prendergast)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dramedy with mature themes is light on substance.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Marital infidelity, family discord, neglect -- it's all here, but the film has heart, and its main character is full of good intentions.

  • Violence:

    A clearly enraged child attacks his minder with toys and fists; later, he and his brother are shown trying to poison him with scrubbing cleanser. It's played in jest, but still ... Also, two people confront a couple on a tryst, which leads to some pushing, shoving, and screaming. The Iraq war is referenced more than once through radio and TV clips -- its presence looms over everyone.

  • Sex:

    A woman has an affair with her boss; they're shown cuddling together and about to kiss. Another woman is shown in her bra and skirt, right before she embarks on a liaison. A man's backside is revealed accidentally, but not during sex. A character is shown urinating, though no body parts are exposed.

  • Language:

    Quite colorful, including everything from "a--hole" and "bitch" to "j-zz" and "f--k."

  • Consumerism:

    Signage for BluNexion, an Internet company that has Kabluey as its mascot; Mustang GT decals are visible on a car, Wishbone salad dressing, Lexus, various supermarket signs.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One character smokes at work; Salman drinks a beer at work.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kabluey

Parents need to know that although this movie features child actors, centers around a family with young children, and even has a costumed character that appeals to children, it's rife with mature themes like infidelity, failure, and abandonment. One young character seems particularly enraged and forlorn and exhibits his frustrations by hitting and throwing objects. There's drinking, lots of swearing, and some partial nudity (though it's not sexual in nature).

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  • Families can talk about what the Kabluey represents. How does Salman change as he spends more time running around as Kabluey? Families can also discuss Salman's reason for helping out. Was it just because he was at a dead end? What does he gain from helping? At what point did his attitude change, and why? What about Leslie? Does she seem like a good parent? Why do you think she is the way she is? What does she think about Salman when he first arrives, and how does it change over the course of the movie?
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