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Shredderman Rules

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tween tale strays into cyberbullying territory.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A bully terrorizes his classmates; they get back at him by posting clips of his misdeeds online. Their frustration is understandable, but the solution smacks of cyberbullying, which is a big real-life problem with kids in the target age group. On the plus side, the most prominent adult character is a teacher who's very in tune with his students, the main character's father tries hard to be involved in his son's life, and his wife breaks gender roles by being the family's tool-laden handywoman. The multicultural cast includes African-American and Hispanic characters.
  • Violence & scariness:

    A teen bully's pranks on his peers include pushing, pinching, hitting, and sending them down flights of stairs in musical instrument cases, but no one is shown injured. Only one scene involves blood -- a boy is shown with a bloody nose, supposedly from a bully attack.
  • Sexy stuff:

    There's an ongoing romantic interest between two characters, but references to it are limited to longing glances. In one scene, a pet guinea pig's pregnancy causes a teen to ponder how it happened.
  • Language:

    Name-calling (like "Byrd Turd") is common.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shredderman Rules

Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie has tweens using the Web to air their grievances with a bully who plays mean-spirited pranks. On the flip side, the movie features strong adult role models and positive messages about friendship, character, and listening to your conscience when making difficult decisions.

Read our full review by Emily Ashby

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about safe, smart ways to communicate online. Remind your kids that they should never say anything online that they wouldn't say to someone's face. Ask your kids if they or their friends have ever been cyberbullied. Were there ever any consequences? Do they know what to do if they're the object of a cyberbullying? Tell them to be sure to let you know asap -- and that no matter where they've been online, you're more concerned about their safety than anything else. (And if your kids are being bullied, you must keep the emails and let your Internet Service Provider know immediately. For more tips, see the Common Sense Internet Safety guide).

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Ok for kids who are a little mature

    This movie is really funny. But you might want your kids to be a little more mature. Like there is a scene where the bully is giving the main character a wedgie,so you might need to be mature.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    A movie with good intentions, but iffy content

    I liked this movie, but it was completely misrated. First, implied violence and the theme of bullying play into this movie. There is no actual violence, but there is a brief bloody nose implied from a fight. Second, sexual innuendo is an issue. Third, the theme of cyberbullying plays a role in this movie. Although done for good in the movie, cyberbullying is very serious in real life. I'm shocked that BOTH Nickelodeon AND Sony Pictures rated this movie TV-Y7. How can sexual innuendo AND violence be appropriate for a 7 year old? A TV-G rating would've been an accurate rating since sexual innuendo and violence can be present.

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

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    CS:LIARS!

    APPROPRIATE 4 AWL!

  5. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 2.0

    Predictable Film based on strange book.

    SHREDDERMAN is based on the book of that same title. The book was strange but amusing. The movie is utterly predictable and un-called for. There is never any sex/nudity shown, but one female character, trying to attract the main character, tells him about several instances of nudity. Though after she says "I was naked" he walks away. The same character tells him that "having babies won't be a problem". It is implied that the school principal is having an affair with the bully's dad, and when they're planning to go on a trip and she shows him her two-piece bikini, he says "I'm glad you pack light." There are also several pratfalls, comic explosions, falling from trees, ect. All in all, not a very good movie. Questionable content as well. If kids loved the book, you might talk about the numerous changes from book to movie. If not, keep away.

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

    This movie is soooo awesome! Commonsense is , again, retarded!!!!! There is nothing wrong with this movie and it is appropriate for all ages!

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved it!!

    Now i think that it is a terrific movie it's also a vey good book!!Now i read shredderman the book and it was as good as the movie!!!!!! : ) :) :) :) :)

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