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The Marine
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
WWE star is no Rock; violent actioner falls flat.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Marine
Parents need to know that this movie pushes the envelope for PG-13 violence, with pretty much nonstop action, including plenty of fights, explosions, and injuries/deaths. Weapons include guns, knives, hammers, cars (as both assault and explosive devices), and a chainsaw. Bodies crash through walls and windows, burn, and blow up. Potentially disturbing images include a badly burned villain, a drowning wife, and action scenes that involve shot-up, bloody bodies. Other stuff to watch out for: An early sex scene between the hero and his wife shows them in their underwear, her legs around him as she sits on the kitchen counter. One character uses "f--k," and all the villains use other foul language. A couple of scenes show manly men drinking beer.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of breaking laws in order to achieve seemingly moral ends. While John's determination to rescue Kate is admirable, what do you think of his refusal to follow rules while making his outlaw opponents look "pathetic" or "crazy"? Do the ends ever justify the means? Also, how does the movie set up a specific conflict between Kate and Angela, so that the "girls" are set apart from the "boys" as adversaries? How does the movie use humor to diminish the effects of its violence (for example, Morgan as a butt for homophobic and racist jokes and Rome for Terminator jokes)?
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great
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great
awesome
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
A very weak film
Nothing good and unrealistic action.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
pretty good
people need to stop being so hard on john cena because of this movie. it really wasn't that bad for his first film. sure, some of the action scenes were a bit farfetched, but all in all, this movie was pretty good. i wouldn't sit my 3 year old in front of it, but it's okay for older kids and teens.
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- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
realy DUMB movie
Acting is like a brick. SO SO SO SO SO STUPIED. really bad. don't wast your time. PLEASE!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I liked it!!
There is alot more games for the psp, x-box, wii, etc. that has alot more violence, cursing, and nudity in them. I see nothing wrong with this movie. My 7yr old son loved it. I don't let him play the videos because of the nature of violence, but this movie, in my opinion, is a ok.
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