This movie was pretty good but there were a LOT of parts that I had absoloutly NO IDEA what was going on! The message was really strong and came through in the end but I would say its ok for 10+ but really only 16+ will actually understand it.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Don't bet on Barrymore's lackluster poker rom-com.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Lucky You
Parents need to know that this isn't a typical bright and bubbly Drew Barrymore romantic comedy. While there's not much sex or violence, there's plenty of antisocial behavior and compulsive gambling. One character runs a telephone scam, while others live in bathrooms to win bets. The main character steals his girlfriend's money and gambles away someone else's. He also encourages his girlfriend to lie and cheat for him. Goons looking to collect on his debts throw him into an empty pool, where he scrapes up his face. Some swearing and drinking.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the media's fascination with poker. Is it fun to watch people gambling? Why? Do you think there's some voyeurism involved? The movie's theatrical release date was delayed several times, making its poker-centric storyline less of the moment and timely -- does that affect how much you do or don't enjoy it? How are release dates determined to begin with? Who decides when the "best" time to put something in theaters is, and how does that affect a movie's success or failure? Families can also discuss gambling addiction. Do you agree with Huck when he says that he's not hurting anyone but himself? What would you do in his situation?
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Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give itI didn't get it!
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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I'm not a big gambler and I don't necessarily understand the rules of Poker but I truely liked the movie. It was refreshing. hardly any violence, no overt in your face sexuality, cussing was minimum.. I do not agree with the rating, because of the high amount of reckless behavior, compulsive gambling, and the large quanity of liquor consumed. I do not believe any child undre 17 should see this because of these reasons.
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- Lives in TennesseeI rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itI saw this movie before common sense even reviewed it. It is really good! I loved it! Anyone over 9 years old should go see it.
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