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Look Who's Talking

(1989, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Kirstie Alley)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Enjoyable first film in the "talking baby" genre.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    While the two main characters turn out to be highly responsible, Molly does bear a child from an adulterous affair, and the extremely selfish Albert cheats on all of the women in his life. James takes shortcuts to procure as much free stuff as possible.

  • Violence:

    Crazy car chase (but no one injured), scuffle between James and Albert.

  • Sex:

    Film begins and ends with simulated sperm/egg action, heavy petting as part of an adulterous affair, implied sex (Molly removes her shirt and is seen in her bra), birth of a child (though nothing graphic), birth control jokes, boob jokes, sexual innuendo.

  • Language:

    Occasional swearing, but limited to phrases such as S.O.B. Occasional poop jokes.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Light social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Look Who's Talking

Parents need to know that this film begins and ends with simulated sperm seeking out their egg destination. The film also deals with a child born out of wedlock as the result of an adulterous affair with a client. There is some heavy petting and the occassional poop joke.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    kaytopian
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    LOVE IT!!

    it does have some SC and lanugage but usually if its on edited t.v its ok to watch with your family.

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    Bobslob
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    BABIES THAT TALK ARE FUNNY!

    I dont care who you are or what you think you know, babies that talk are funny! This kid blabs about everything and everyone, even about his mamas chest because she has his milk in there. HAHA Thats good stuff! And who dont like John Travolta? That man is one of the best actors of all tim. This is a great movie for babies and babie lovers of all time. Forever.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    G3
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    PG-13 movies are supose to be for kids over 13!

    Some of them are exeptions for kids! This ones not!

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

    Its ok

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