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New York Minute

(2004, Rated PG, Comedy, Starring Eugene Levy, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not great, but Olsen twin fans won't care.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lying, cutting school, cheating, stealing, forgery, reckless driving without a license, and accepting a ride from a stranger, all with very little by way of consequences. Some stereotyping.
  • Violence:

    Comic peril, no one hurt.
  • Sex:

    A couple of kisses, implied comic nudity.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About New York Minute

Parents need to know that there is some very mild language (a post-it saying "remove stick from butt" is about as rough as it gets) and violence. There is some booty-shaking, implied comic nudity, and skimpy clothing, but when the girls have to run around the city wearing a robe and a towel both are no-nonsense cover-ups. There are a couple of kisses and one of the girls has a boy fall on top of her. There is also some crude potty humor. Parents will be more concerned about the behavior in the movie, including lying, cutting school, cheating, stealing, forgery, reckless driving without a license, and accepting a ride from a stranger, all with very little by way of consequences. Audience members may also find the portrayal of minority characters to be uncomfortably stereotyped. The African-American characters are kind, wise, and generous but they express themselves in a manner that is exaggerated and caricature-ish even beyond what is allowable for a comedy. The villain is a Dragon Lady right out of the old "Terry and the Pirates" comic strip, and Andy Richter's henchman who thinks he's Chinese so speaks in pidgin English is just awful.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Shirl's comment that "It's the curveballs that make life interesting -- shows us what we're made of. And if we're lucky sometimes there's a miracle at the end of that wrong turn." How did the loss of the girls' mother make it harder for them to be close to each other? What was the most important thing that Jane and Roxy learned from each other? When do you have an opportunity to help someone the way that Trey, James, Shirl, and Mr. McGill help Jane and Roxy?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    good

    I think it is a great movie to watch with your friends it is a very fun movie

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i laughed

    that is the best movie i like it

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Funny and Appropriate For Tweens and Up

    I remember I borrowed this from my sister about 3 years ago, and I thought that it was awesome. I think this movie is really good for Olsen twins fans, even though I am not a huge one myself. It's fun and appropriate, so I recommend it for tweens and up!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It isn't the best movie, but it is still good.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Time to snooze...

    It's kinda boring to be honest! The start is okay and then things just kinda go a bit downhill from there! But if you're an Olsen twin fan you'll probably love it.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It was ok

    This movie is mainly for people who like Mary-Kate and Ashley.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 0.0

    awful

    What is the point of making a movie that is supposed to be scary that's not? This movie is just plain awful. I hated it.

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