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The Adventures of Food Boy

(2008, Rated PG, Fantasy, Starring Brittany Curran, Lucas Grabeel, Jeff Braine)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Light tween adventure with some gross-out moments.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A student tries to win popularity through stunts like chugging a gallon of milk and doing wild magic tricks. A female student is talked out of running for class president so that two boys can compete, and doesn't seem to see this as a letdown. An unsupervised (though apparently dry) teen party is shown. The main character learns hard lessons about embracing the gift that makes him unique.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Mild bullying and intimidation; repeated food fights, including one battle royal.

  • Sex:

    Teen flirting and one kiss.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The cast is studded with Disney Channel stars.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Adventures of Food Boy

Parents need to know that this movie is not for those with weak stomachs -- it has lots of theatrical (though mercifully camouflaged) vomiting and dares to eat disgusting food combinations. Male characters anchor the action while two appealing girl actors are reduced to decorative sidekicks. A grandma, dad, and son make up the main family unit, and a multicultural group of friends sticks together.

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