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King's Ransom
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Coarse comedy about kidnapping and revenge.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Under
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What Parents Need to Know
About King's Ransom
Parents need to know that this movie includes raunchy sexual language, irritating humor at an elderly woman's expense, tired stereotypes, fart jokes, and ridiculous plotting -- all potentially offensive for some viewers. While the language is relatively mild, it is repetitive (frequent uses of "damn," "bitch," and "hell" in particular). Characters drink, smoke cigars and cigarettes, splat condiments (mustard, ketchup) on one another's faces, and fight verbally and physically. Wealthy executive Malcolm is selfish and materialistic, loathed by his wife and employees (who call him a "jackass" more than once), but as these supporting players are dim, obnoxious, and/or greedy as well, you're left with no one to like.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the animosity and envy caused by Malcolm's arrogance, or point out the film's use of broad stereotypes. Families might also consider the fact that the protagonist's name -- Malcolm King -- evokes Civil Rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., in ways that can only be described as disappointing.
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Hunny, shade your eyes!
I have nothing else to say to this, eccept that it was crude and rude!
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