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Panic Room

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Extreme suspense, graphic violence; not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racially diverse cast
  • Violence:

    Extreme violence Constant peril and suspense
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Very strong language
  • Consumerism:

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

    Character drinks to excess
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Panic Room

Parents need to know that this movie has extreme suspense and some graphic violence. A child is in peril. Characters use strong language.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what the characters do to escalate the level of violence, and how acting from emotions as opposed to reason can aggravate problems, no matter how satisfying it may seem at the time. Divorced families will be especially interested in Sarah's father, who has in no way abandoned his daughter.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    teens or older.

    omg i saw this on tv last night, great movie. i hate action, but i was bouncing up and down in suspense. I LOVED IT yall, it wasnt scary, just blood on a old guys face, and him being beaten. i almost peed my pants

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    teens or older.

    omg i saw this on tv last night, great movie. i hate action, but i was bouncing up and down in suspense. I LOVED IT yall, it wasnt scary, just blood on a old guys face, and him being beaten. i almost peed my pants

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    17+

    I just read the entire script for this movie. It seems like a great movie, but I'm definitely going to wait until I'm older to watch this. This has a lot of extreme peril, some graphic violence, and strong language. 17+.

  4. I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Just say no

    Panic Room is one of those movies that you look back and say,"Man I wish I wouldn't have watched that". This movie has about the worst cussing ever. And is not even worth seeing.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0

    AWESOME!!!!!!!

    I absolutly loved this movie it was one of the best movies I have VER seen!! I loved the suspense and action. Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart wrer great in it :-D Great movie! May not be suitible 4 younger viewers, but a great movie

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Really good!!

    I watched this movie about 5 times now, and I thought it was really good! Not scary, the only reason I thought it should be rated R was because they cursed. But so what? Basically if they didn't swear as much then it would be a PG-13 movie. I think anyone 13 or over would be fine watching it. JUST SEE IT!! you won't regret it.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

    One of the best Thriller's ever.

    This movie will have your heart beating very hard. It is extremely suspensful, and honestly, one of the best thriller's I've ever seen. Jodie Foster does fantastic in her role, and the antagonist is extremely revulsive. The biggest issue in this movie is the language. There is a LOT of f*ck's, and a few of most every other word. But f*ck is definitely the word used the most. I haven't counted, but I know it was over 30. The violence isn't like an action movie, but it's more realistic, and there is blood. But seriously, this is a fantastic movie. If your kid is 15 or older, then it's ok, just make sure they're ok with a LOT of cursing. This is definitely a must see movie. One of my favourites.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Good Psychological Thriller

    This movie was nothing like what I expected. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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