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Spider-Man 3

(2007, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire, James Franco)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids'll be dazzled, but story falls short of #2.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Several characters realize that it's never too late to stop making self-destructive choices. Strong themes of redemption and loyalty. Only one character stays selfish throughout the entire film.
  • Violence:

    Long, nail-biting sequences of superhero action/violence. Blood is visible on a wounded character's shirt and face and also on a dagger. A couple of major characters are killed, and someone's face is disfigured in a fight. Peter shockingly strikes someone he loves.
  • Sex:

    Various characters kiss, and there's one romantic dance between Peter and Gwen.
  • Language:

    Mild expletives like "damn" and "ass." A few taunts like "chump" and "nerd."
  • Consumerism:

    The requisite tie-in to the vast quantities of Spider-Man merchandise.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Harry drinks on several occasions and at one point chugs hard liquor. Peter is served champagne at a restaurant. Diners drink alcohol at a jazz lounge.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Spider-Man 3

Parents need to know that, like its two predecessors, this comic book-based movie features lots of action and superhero-style violence. In this installment, a mysterious black goo makes Peter/Spidey significantly more aggressive, arrogant, and combative -- even toward his friends -- which could confuse little kids who have clear ideas about their hero. His negative behavior culminates in him physically harming two people he loves (naturally, he redeems himself by the end). Thanks to the enormous amount of Spidey merchandise and marketing, expect any child old enough to watch commercial television to want to see this movie -- but know that the action might be too intense for the early-elementary set. (Spoiler Alert: Two characters die during the climactic battle sequence.)

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's major themes: character transformation, revenge, and redemption. Which characters experience the biggest changes? Do they change for better or for worse? How can you tell? How does seeking revenge prove futile for both Harry and Peter? Families can also discuss the entire Spider-Man movie series. Which of these larger-than-life films do you consider the best? Does this one live up to the massive hype? What's more important in superhero movies -- the action or the story?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    good movie 8 and up

    very good movie for kids and adults 8 and over spider ma 3 is my favorite one

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    for tweens and for older kids

    Some violents like, choking punching and mostly fighting. Language is not a big problem.

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Watch watchmen

    this movie is really bad insted of this money rip off watch watchmen!!!

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    What a bad movie. Spiderman 2 was fantastic, and this stupid movie is a shamble. I wanted to walk out of the cinema when Parker came out of the store with his stupid walk and started showing off to the ladies. What a lame excuse for a movie.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for anybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Its good for alot of kids with revenge in the movie peter parker realises revenge never ends and causes more problems but he has to forgive everything he has done and i think its a good movie. :)

  6. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    a great movie but some suggestive content

    there is vilonce and peter does suggesteve dancing to get attention from the oposite sex.

  7. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    this has lots of drinking,s stuff,and violence then the last two not appropriate for under nine

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Least favorite but okay.

  9. I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    It was OK. Wish he did not turn EMO!!! Overall it was a fun action too watch

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    perfect for 8 and up.

    It's a great movie, I watched it when I was 9, iffy for ages eight and up, okay for 10 and up.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Not on the same level as the other two

    This movie was terribly, terribly predictable, I'm sorry to say. I saw the end coming after about five minutes. And while it wasn't all bad, it was nothing compared to its predecessor, Spider-man 2. One all out villain, one "sympathetic" villain, and a guy who can't decide whether to be good or bad couldn't even come close to Doc Ock. And half way through the movie, I started hating Peter more than anyone else in the movie. It didn't flow very well, and I don't even know why they threw half the things in there. I did, however, like the nice little connection between Harry and his dad, in that they both died being impaled on their own means of transportation. I'd be surprised if people didn't see that death of redemption coming, though.

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    great message

    harry gets the snot kicked out of him real bad in the peter harry fight scene in the middle of the movie at the begining he falls and loses his memoury the middlle his face gets damage by the pumpkin bombs and at the end he dies peter bleeds from eddie ( a.k.a vemon )near the endand a few kisses bad words such a-- dam- nerd is not a bad word and mary jane says it it does not offend him in any way but great movie i can not wait for the 4th one to see jim carey play carnage and (the in my opinon hottest girl on earth )jessica simpson play the black cat

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 0.0

    GOOD MESSAGE!!

    I loved this movie it had a great message in it!!! my 7 year old sister has seen it and she loves it!!! theres some Violence and little Sexual content! Its a great movie for brothers and sisters to watch if they fight alot!!

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Not for children who can't handle death

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    a fun istallment to the spiderman sega

  17. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    great movie

    I think that this is the most violent movie I have ever seen. I am 8 1/2 and this movie was ok if you dont act like they do because like I said this is a very violent movie so I dont think this is for my age but I didn't do anything bad after I saw the movie so I think it is fine for some 8 year olds but not all 8 year olds but other than that you probably have to be 10 or 11. And also I didn't mean to put no stars but my mouse wouldn't let me click 4 stars.

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    EVIL ALIEN!!!

    venom creepy creature. i saw the movie at the drive-in i had to go to sleep when it showed peter at an empty warehouse

  19. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    Whatever I SOO love spiderman!!

    Spiderman could come out with fifty more movies and I would watch everyone!! I love love love spidy! No for my kids though.

  20. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Kirsten Dunst get acting lessons!!!!

    Boy did this movie STINK! Great special features and awesome action, but that doesn't mean it has a good plot/story! But if you're into romance and good computer effects it's your wast of 2 hours. Personally I'd rather read the comic.

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