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Over Her Dead Body

(2008, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Lake Bell, Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Ghost-lite romantic comedy is only so-so.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Ashley agrees to scam Henry about communicating with his dead fiancée. Kate uses her time as a ghost trying to sabotage a potential relationship between Henry and Ashley.
  • Violence:

    Kate is crushed by an ice sculpture, but viewers don't see it happen. In a funny but slightly creepy scene, Kate levitates and talks in a loud voice while trying to scare Ashley.
  • Sex:

    Henry and Kate kiss and hug on their wedding day. Ashley and Henry kiss and fool around in bed (she's wearing lingerie). Henry's sister describes his potential date as a woman with "huge breasts" who "loves oral sex."
  • Language:

    Language includes "s--t," "bitch," "ass," "piss," "dick," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    Nothing overt: a Uniden cordless phone and a couple of recognizable cars (no visible logos).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A character tells a guy she's interested in that if he likes her, "just wait until I'm drunk." Adults drink beer, wine at dinner.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Over Her Dead Body

Parents need to know that this romantic comedy stars Eva Longoria Parker, who's popular (and familiar to teens) not just for her starring role in Desperate Housewives but also for her tabloid-followed celebrity marriage to NBA player Tony Parker. There's not really any gratuitous content in the film: The language is standard for the PG-13 rating ("bitch," "s--t," etc.), there's no violence or overt product tie-ins, and the one (aborted) love scene (which shows a man and a lingerie-clad woman fooling around in bed) is more humorous than sexy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Hollywood portrays the afterlife. Can you think of other movies that focus on a ghost trying to communicate with someone or change something among the living? How do the representations of ghostly life differ? Kids: Do you think this movie has a happy ending? Why or why not?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    A good one-time movie for a laugh with the gals!

    The first time I watched this I felt like it was entertaining and fun, but the second time around I did not feel so strongly. I think this is a great movie to watch with your gal friends for a laugh and good time, but not a very great or amazing movie over all. Little laughs and giggles, nice movie.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Pretty cute

    dh & i really liked this one. it was a cute, easy movie to watch. worth a rent.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    pretty good!

    not a bad movie! didn't love it but thought it was pretty good! funny, but some adult scences and jokes. thumbs up to all 13 year olds!

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    FUNNY!!!!!

    I laughed so hard at times. It was really funny and I didn't feel at all uncomfortable watching it with the boys I work with.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    A very good attempt

    This was a very good try at a well done movie...good script and acting separated it from the mostly stupid kid's movies..I would see it again. Ferdinand Starbuck

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