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Million Dollar Baby
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Maudlin Oscar winner is formulaic but affecting.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Million Dollar Baby
Parents need to know that the movie features brutally realistic fight scenes with graphic injuries. A character becomes paralyzed and asks to be allowed to die. Characters drink and smoke and use some strong language, including the "N" word. There are some mild sexual references and some ugly insults. Some viewers may be unhappy with the portrayal of a priest who uses bad language.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes someone want to be a fighter. What does it mean to say that "everything in boxing is backward" and "sometimes the best way to deliver a punch is to step back?" How does that relate to the way the characters behave? Why does Frankie argue with the priest about theology? Do you agree with the sign in the gym that says "Winners are simply willing to do what losers won't?" What is it that winners are willing to do? How is the number one rule -- "protect yourself" -- applied by Frankie? By Maggie? By Eddie? Why did Maggie turn out so differently from her brother and sister? Families may also want to talk about Maggie's request and Frankie's decision.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Harsh, brilliant film that doesn't flinch
This is a very realistic view of how boxing affects the actual people boxing once America turns off their TV screens. If people want to compare it to "Rocky," the only similarites are that it's about boxing and that it won the Best Picture Oscar. There's some graphic violence, and the swearing can get strong, but "Million Dollar Baby" is a strong, moving film with great acting with Swank and the rest of the cast.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
"Winners are simply willing to do what losers won't"
"Winners are simply willing to do what losers won't" means that winners act differently than losers. Losers accept the loss and refuse to fight again while winners fight even if they loose. If "winners" win, they invest even more forces into their next fight. I believe that is more about the life in general than about boxing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A very well-made and powerful film with a great cast of actors, I can see why it won so many Oscars.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
magnificent
a great movie for the whole family,there is one scene of gore but nothing extreme, boxing scenes never get graphic, and above all it is an extremely well done film. ive seen it 13 times and im still not tired of it.migh be to graphic for kids under the age of 5.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A boxing movie like no other....
Wow. Now this is what I would say if you said I had to describe it in one word, wow would be my answer. The acting was surperb from all of the three leads (Hillary Swank, Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freemon. Swank's accent could have been a tad better, but the movie was great...never the less.) It deserved every Oscar it was awarded (Especialy Freemon) even though The Avaitor was enother great flim. The boxing scene wan't too grapic. (No gore or anything.) This movie is on my Top 10 list. Hopefully, it's on yours. Best wishes, MovieFreak101 Ok for kids: 10+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good boxing flick
good movie some very violent moments f-word used and mouthed multipul times refrence to breasts as "tiny little mosqeto bites"15+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I'm sorry it took so long to review this, but...
I can't stand how everyone thought this was one of the best movies ever! I bought it when it came out on DVD because it ws supposed to be good, but it was just alright. It's better a second time, but JEEZ! It's not that great. If you really want the best movie of 2004, go watch "Ray", which was actually above average. And if you really want a good boxing movie, go buy "Cinderella Man", which was the most underwatched movie of 2005--and only wasn't nominated for Best Picture because no one wanted two boxing movies in a row--but was about ten times better than this movie. Oh, and one thing that was left out content wise: there was also one "f*ck" in there.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Outstanding movie but very tough to watch
This was an excellent story but it included a lot of violence. People that are sensitive to violence depicted on the screen will be upset by many of the scenes. All of the actors were believable. The script was well written.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Deserved the Oscar, but Kid-Friendly Award? Nope!
This is a very inspiring tale, but not for the young ones. Constant swearing and violence make it too much for the 10 and under group. When it comes to the ending (not going to spoil it for ya.) it will leave you in tears. Not for the weak-hearted, but for the people that don't get sick easily but still cry if something sad happens, go for it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the best movies ever
Million Dollar Baby was a great movie. Laughs, action, and a good storyline are included in the package. A story that brings you up and down and never leaves you hanging. A good underdog story like Coach Carter. Five Stars!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Best of the Year
I thought this was the best movie of 2004. As good or better than anything Eastwood has done as a director, plus it it includes one of his best performances, and sensational work by Morgan Freeman and Hillary Swank. A terrific script by Paul Haggis. The feel is reminiscent of the best of Howard Hawk's movies. It's funny, real, and touching without being sentimental. The Directors Guild just gave Eastwood their award this year and he deserves it. I don't think American movies get any better than this.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
My 18 year old son cried!
When you have 3 children, ages 18, 15 and 11, sometimes that younger one just has to see some movies that are really a little too adult for him. This movie is one of those, but I don't think it did any harm and we had a lot of amazing discussions afterwards. 11 year olds can have very strong opinions and surprisingly mature thoughts on values about life and death and money and what makes people have a rewarding life. I can't say more without spoing the movie. I didn't have a problem with the violence because it is a movie about boxing--the violence is contained in the ring. Its not as if people on the street are getting beat up or blown away. I think you can stretch your younger children as long as you talk openly about the issues in the movie afterwards.
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