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All teen and kid reviews for About a Boy

Age
12
Average rating based on 5 kid and teen reviews:
  • 40% say there are positive role models
Teen, 16 years old
February 7, 2011
 
It was very good, however there is lots of strong language throughout. There are actually 3 F-words, not two like the review says. One of them is a little bit hard to hear, but spottable. The other two are very clear. Also, throughout there are many "bugger"s, "sh--"s, d-mn, h-ll, "bloody" (which in england is a strong profanity), and many other swear words.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
It was touching...
I liked this movie because it was neat how a man who had such a different perspective in the beginning of the movie than he did when it ended. I was surprised at how much courage the little boy had when he got up on stage and basically surrendered his diginity by singing his mom's favorite song at the school concert because he wanted to make his mom happy. A great family movie even though the language is strong for a PG13 movie.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
A perfect Comedy/Drama! A Triumph!
This movie, though containing strong language and mild sexual references, is a movie everyone (And I mean EVERYONE) should see at some point in their lives! ABOUT A BOY is a charming, funny film that can teach even the most mature of us a valuable lesson: Youre never too old to grow up.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 2, 2010
 
About A Boy
Rated PG-13 For Brief Strong Language And Some Thematic Elements

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Teen, 15 years old
June 9, 2009
 

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