I thought this movie was ok. I love Tim Allen, but I thought the acting in this movie (for all characters) was rather weak. It's funny for children, but I think teens and adults will find it a little boring.
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Dull comic-book fodder for kids.
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for Ages 8–11
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Parents need to know that there's a ton of disrespectful behavior from both the adults and kids in this movie. Before warming up to the kids, Jack is downright mean, calling them names and treating them badly. There's also lots of crude behavior involving farting, burping, and a huge snot-bubble that bursts and covers everyone with green goo. In one scene, the kids trap a scientist in an environmental simulator and subject him to falling rocks, a cyclone, and a rainstorm, then laugh at him. Outtakes during the end credits show the cast singing "We like to poo in our pants." Also, the parents in this movie are conspicuously missing, and the superheroes form their own "family." There's some mild profanity and comic-book style violence (kicking, punching, throwing, shattering glass).
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the definition of "family." Does it always refer to people who are biologically related, or can it mean people who are bonded in another way (like the superheroes)? Also, was it right for the kids to take out their anger with their superpowers? What's a better way to handle anger? Could Jack have had a better attitude about training the kids?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Just for kids.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Meh superhero paroy.
This meh movie is okay, but needed more plot and effects.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
My 8 year old enjoyed it!!
8 year old thought it was fun!
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I laughed so hard!!
I didn't think this movie was inappropriate there was only one bad word (hell) and it wasn't that violent, there wasn't any blood. There were no sexual scenes execpt when Dylan accidently falls on top of Summer (if you would call that sexual). It just has the basic farting and burping, but that stuff isn't bad EVERYONE gets gas!!!I think this movie was one of the funniest I've ever seen and it was appropriate for children of any age! It teaches children about why family is important!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i laughed
i like the movie very much
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
morals and respect anyone?
Most of what I thought has already been covered quite well by this site, with one exception. Why is the bad guy just forgiven at the end with not a mention of anything he did? Oh gee, you killed people we loved, but that's okay, we won't even talk about it. What kind of message are we sending to our children? It's ok to kill...we forgive you! What garbage! The movie was just barely ok (as today's lack of respect standards go)up until then. The lack of punishment or mention of remorse from the bad guy really topped it off for me. Think twice. I will not rent this film when it comes out. Give me "Sky High" instead!
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