Common Sense Note
Parents should know that there is a surprising amount of profanity for a PG movie, and graphic bathroom humor. There are some scary moments as a dog chases small children. There is some boy/girl romance, with one smooch, and a more aggressive kiss where a character kisses a girl against her will. While the cast is diverse and there are some issues early on about gender equality, the film never addresses these ideas thoroughly.
Families who see this movie could talk about resolving conflict between people with different backgrounds and overcoming fear.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Ellen Twadell
THE SANDLOT 2 returns to the popular neighborhood playing field of The Sandlot and features a gang of boys led by David (Max Lloyd Jones) and rival gang of girls, led by the "liberated" Hayley (Samantha Burton). Both groups want the field for playing, and when they team together, they battle a "real" team of snooty Little Leaguers. The drama then switches to a fear of the enormous dog that lives in the yard next to the Sandlot.
The film does a good job of assembling a diverse cast, including children of different races, genders and abilities (a member of the boys' gang is deaf, and James Earl Jones plays a blind character). Not the worst movie for kids, but nothing really special, either.
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Sexual ContentSome boy/girl romance, an aggressive and unwanted kiss. |
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ViolenceRough and tumble, a brief fistfight. |
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LanguageFrequent mild profanity (Hell, crap, ass) and one strong profanity (s-word). |
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Social BehaviorSome social issues addressed, diversity celebrated and positive examples of teamwork. |
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CommercialismA pair of Nike sneakers help the hero save the day, "Just Do It" included in dialogue. |
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