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The Rock

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    An explosive, violent, mile-a-minute actioner.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Film depicts terrorists who shoot and threaten civilians with weapons.
  • Violence:

    Bloody shoot-out scenes; one guy gets impaled; some characters' skin gruesomely burns off due to a chemical reaction.
  • Sex:

    Contains one non-nude sex scene.
  • Language:

    Lots of profanity.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Rock

Parents need to know that there are explosions, violent shoot-outs, fistfight scenes, and gruesome scenes of chemical burns. Language should also be noted as many characters curse throughout the film. There is one sex scene. The "R" rating is appropriate; the movie is way too intense and violent for kids.

Read our full review by Alex Orner

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the topic of terrorism, as it aptly applies to the US's current situation.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Lots of Fun

    This movie has become one of my all time favorites!! An absolute must see!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Pretty good.

    Its good butone of the movies. Still you should see it!

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