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My Best Friend's Wedding

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    A poor imitation of a screwball comedy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Julianne lies and manipulates to break up an engagement, including writing a fake email that hurts Michael. Kimmie speeds, tailgates, and cuts people off in traffic. Julianne steals a truck. A gay man goes in the closet to pretend to be Julianne's fiancé.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Michael kisses Kimmie passionately once and more chastely several times. Julianne and Michael kiss once, even though Michael is engaged. A bridesmaid gets her tongue stuck on an ice sculpture of David.

  • Language:

    A few salty phrases and words, including "goddamn," "asshole," "bitch," "hell," "tramp," and "slut."

  • Consumerism:

    One mention of the Embassy Suites.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Julianne smokes regularly. Many characters drink beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About My Best Friend's Wedding

Parents need to know that there are a few sex jokes and some profanity, including "tramp" and "slut." The film also revives the antiquated notion that women must tear each other down to win the love of a man. It also proffers a version of love that's unrequited, dishonest, and manipulative.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about definition of love that this movie exerts. What's the difference between a crush and love? Do you think it's real love if it's unrequited? Is the pain of love a good reason to lie and manipulate? What qualities should love bring out in people? It's also a good opportunity for families to talk about how teens can handle romantic feelings about a platonic friend.
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