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South Park: The Passion of the Jew

(2004, Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Mel Gibson, Matt Stone, Trey Parker)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Passion of the Christ gets skewered.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Cartman incites a Neo-Nazi movement. Kenny and Stan steal money. Mel Gibson is featured as a maniacal madman who performs unspeakable acts.
  • Violence:

    Cartoon violence, more bloody than usual.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Foul language is bleeped out but easily identifed.
  • Consumerism:

    The episode openly critiques Mel Gibson and the film Passion of the Christ.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About South Park: The Passion of the Jew

Parents need to know that the show South Park is not intended for younger viewers. The satire involved requires some perspective on kids' parts. Despite the cartoon format and the youth of the main characters, the issues and humor in each episode are geared toward more mature audiences who won't be tempted to imitate anything they hear on the show. Characters curse frequently, although the extreme language is bleeped. Graphic insults and discussions that take place are also not appropriate for younger viewers. There is not much on-screen violence, but there are some creepy scenes where a young character spearheads an anti-Semitic agenda. The social issues, centering on ethnic intolerance and hate mongering, are also not suggested for younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the show's comment on the potential influence of the media. In this case Cartman adopting an anti-Semitic attitude after viewing Passion of the Christ. Do people look to movies to help them make decisions and form opinions? Families might also want to discuss the show's attitude toward serious issues. Are the show's creators making good points or just being silly? Do the lessons of the show apply to itself?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Very funny, and not as explicit as most "South Park" releases.

    This is a very funny DVD release. Not everyone will agree with the message portrayed by the DVD, but I certainly did. This release is not nearly as explicit as many "South Park" DVDs, but it's still got some iffy content. Violence isn't really an issue; there's one scene that portrays the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Language is strong for a cartoon, but not explicit (the f-word is censored, but expect words like "balls" and the b-word). There are some crude sexual remarks, also, and one episode included has several scenes discussing the Catholic sex scandal. Cartman is a very negative role model in this release (even more so than usual), but there are characters that are equally positive. While I would not recommend "South Park" as a whole to younger teens, I would say that this DVD is probably okay for many of them.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  3. I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    Loved It! Amasing DVD

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Best And Funny

  5. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  6. I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    this show is crap

    this show is crap

  7. I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    this show is crap

    this show is crap

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Good Ol' Fashion SOUTH PARK: Humor with a Message

    This is a great completion of religious themed episodes.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0

    Incorrect Misleading Information

    This is incorrect.Jews did NOT kill Jesus the romans did. Everybody knows that. And if you don't your probably an atheist or something...

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    You have to form your own ....

    you have to form your own opinion here.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    there is alot of using motherf----r

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

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 5.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Pretty sure it's not for kids

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I liked it.

    I am a christian, but I do think that you can't think that this offends people, because if y'think that the offensiveness is an issue. Let me explain: 1. Language. Yes, lots of it, but still funny. There is lots of language, and really isn't suitible for someone under 16, except for those people that have already been exposed to it. Age is only a number.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Offending to God

    This movie is offending to Christians and therefore sucks @.

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