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Meet the Spartans

(2008, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Ken Davitian, Sean Maguire, Carmen Electra)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Dumb, raunchy comedy is a tired spoof attempt.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The film delights in making fun of everything by playing up stereotypes or relying on crude language. A woman clearly sleeps around.
  • Violence:

    Plenty of cartoonish scenes that are violent nonetheless: A dog bites a man's testicles; a parent and child head-butt each other (in the name of teaching the boy how to be a warrior); a spear lances through a soldier while another charges and hits a rock face, plucking his eyes out; guns are shot, swords are drawn, and a man cracks his neck performing a break-dance move; blood oozes out of a man's face.
  • Sex:

    Ample cleavage and booty shots; lots of scenes with scantily clad men and women; plenty of sexual innuendoes, many of which are somewhat homophobic (a man discusses warfare in terms of "taking it from the behind," for example); a woman licks her lips while staring at men; she also gyrates in front of older men who throw money at her; humans and animals (sometimes both) are shown in sexual positions.
  • Language:

    Women are referred to as "hos" and "sluts," and there's the usual parade of "s--t," "damn," "a--hole," "b-tch" and more, as well as one bleeped "f--k."
  • Consumerism:

    At times the film feels like an endless stream of commercials for products like Coke, Nintendo Wii, Dentyne Ice, Gatorade, and more. One whole sequence plays out like a video game, Grand Theft Auto style. Mentions of TV shows (Ugly Betty, Heroes), films (James Bond), and video games.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A shot of Botox kills a man. Another man drinks a beverage thinking it's hard liquor -- but it's actually pee.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Meet the Spartans

Parents need to know that plenty of teens will want to see this mindless spoof, even though (or perhaps because) it's riddled with gross-out humor fueled by swearing, bodily functions, offensive jokes, and cartoonish violence. Pop culture references -- and outright product placements -- are peppered throughout, too. We've seen it all before in films like Date Movie and Epic Movie, but it's possibly even less funny here.

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  • Families can talk about why Hollywood keeps churning out this type of movie. What makes them appealing to certain viewers? What part of the humor works (or doesn't)? Do you think anyone will find any of it funny decades from now, when half of the references will have been forgotten? Does any of it go too far? Are there better examples of spoofs?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    just for laughs!

    this movie sent me laughing for hours. it has its funny moments but other than that it would be pretty crappy. the funny stuff does involves alot of sexual themed things and the part where he snaps his neck in that dance battle is...ew!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    This movie was better then I thought actually. I mean it wasent that good but not as bad as some of the movies these guys have mad. There are sexual jokes and some language but its not too bad. Not really worth watching but if you do then atleast your not in for the wors time of your life.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Hah!

    Hah! Funny! Made me laugh- and I'm ten! Oh yes, it was funny and I want to see it again!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    2nd worst film I have ever seen

    This was the worst movie ever. I would never think about seeing this again, leme quote you what commen sense says about this: Sexual Content Ample cleavage and booty shots; lots of scenes with scantily clad men and women; plenty of sexual innuendoes, many of which are somewhat homophobic (a man discusses warfare in terms of "taking it from the behind," for example); a woman licks her lips while staring at men; she also gyrates in front of older men who throw money at her; humans and animals (sometimes both) are shown in sexual positions That should be enough to bring my point across.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Meet the spartans parodies several films and pop culture icons into the base film 300 for a totaly twisted up version of it. "That is how men in sparta greet eachother." is what king Leonidas responds to the guy trying to take over their nation, after open mouth kissing him. That might give people the message that the 13 spartans are gay. Its 300, mixed with countless pop culture references, which will make most teens like me laugh. I say its ok for 13+

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 1.0

    Funnier Than Disaster Movie! But only by a little bit.

    I rented the Unrated Pit of Death edition and have seen the theatrical version On Demanand. This is a really funny movie if your a teen. My favorite parts were the shrek baby, American idol, and the ending credits. Of course, I loved the whole movie. For 13 and up definatly. The male spartans greet each other by making out, whereas the men give the woemen a high five. Thats probably the worst of it.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

    Not too great.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 1.0

    AWFUL

    DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE! It is terrible and I wouldnt recomend it to anybody!

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Discusting!

    Meet the Spartans= Wierd This is just a poorly made, SICK movie (Sick in a bad way). Peace out -i love dogs

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    wow..........this movie sucks!!!!

    it's about a bunch of gay spartans. 13 to be exact. Need i say more?

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Not For Parents!!! jk

    Meet the Spartans is a very funny movie for teenagers, but do not watch it with your parents. Parents have a tendancy to think every crude joke in a movie is absolutley horrible, or when there is no plot to the movie they say that the movie is a waste of time. But if you are a teenager who perhaps, enjoyed Epic Movie or any of the Scary Movies, this one is no different. Funny, a little raunchy, but very funny. 13+

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Tis' nothing but sex

    This was the worst movie ever. I would never think about seeing this again, leme quote you what commen sense says about this: Sexual Content Ample cleavage and booty shots; lots of scenes with scantily clad men and women; plenty of sexual innuendoes, many of which are somewhat homophobic (a man discusses warfare in terms of "taking it from the behind," for example); a woman licks her lips while staring at men; she also gyrates in front of older men who throw money at her; humans and animals (sometimes both) are shown in sexual positions That should be enough to bring my point across.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    20 minutes of torture...for me, then turned it off

    Not funny at all; just plain bad; the actors must have went back to their dressing rooms thinking, "Will this kill my career?" or "Do I really need the money that bad?" Right now, I cannot think of a worse movie.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Funny but inappropriate.

    Call me odd, but I thought this movie was funny. There was a lot of explicit content. Regardless, I was laughing my head off. I think that this would mostly be funny to 13-14 year olds, but it isn't really appropriate for them. But if they want to see it and are mature, then by all means let them. Just don't expect anything educational.

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    pretty funny, but not the funniest

    Very funny, but a lot of sexual content, so 13+

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    One of the worst films ever made.

    This is probably one of the worst films ever made, among it's earlier bretheren (Scary Movie 1-4, Epic Movie, and Date Movie). It tries (and completely FAILS) to achieve humor through terribly-written 'shock humor' that involves unnecisary violence, offensive language, or sexual content. Inappropriate for children under the age of 11, a stupid waste of time for everyone above that age.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Mexico
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    It RREEEAALLLYYY STUNK!!

    THIS WAS THE WORST MOVIE EVER!!!! Parents if u have a kid 13+ they probably cud see it if they are under 13 STAY AWAY FRUM IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Wouldn't see it again.

    My overall impression of this movie when I got out of the theatre was a little embarrassed and a little amused. The movie itself is really dumb, but there are certain jokes that made me crack up.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Braincells were lost,

    ...mainly because, on occasion, I found myself amused.

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I walked out

    Upon seeing the previews for this movie, I thought it would be funny. That was definitely not the case! I was appaulded at the amount of sexual content that was in this movie, a movie that was suppose to be PG-13. I am a fan of Date Movie, and Scary Movies, but this movie was nothing like those. i walked out half way into it; i couldn't finish watching it.

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