this movie is like the best movie in the hole wide world... i absolutly think its a thriller movie for everyone in the family... its so funny and i could watch it a million times over again...
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Aliens in the Attic
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Silly teens-versus-aliens adventure is sure to delight kids.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, growing up, honesty
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Aliens in the Attic
Parents need to know that this alien adventure comedy stars Disney Channel and Nickelodeon veterans like Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical) and Austin Robert Butler (Zoey 101),so expect tweens and younger elementary schoolers to be interested.There's a heavy dose of physical humor and action, as well as some mildperil, but it's fairly mild compared to other tween-targetedfilms. The language includes frequent use of insults like "stupid,""idiot," and "tool," while the consumerism focuses heavily onelectronics (Nintendo, Mac, X-box, etc.).
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's cartoonish violence. Will younger kids be frightened, or do you think they'll understand from the start that the aliens aren't all that evil?
- Parents can also discuss the kids' secrecy. Kids: is it generally a wise idea to keep important concerns from your parents?
- An important issue is raised when Tom, a "mathlete," says he'd rather hide his intelligence and tank his grades than be labeled a nerd. Why is this a dangerous message? Why does Tom change his mind?
- There's a noticeable amount of brand placement in the movie. What message do all those corporate logos send kids?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
this is a kids movie
Sterotypical roles, but will enough special effects to make it interesting for kids under 16.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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A movie to agree on
Pretty good animated movie for kids. Not as boring as I though it would be. Good for kids and parents alike.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Don't miss it
Ok, so some of the stuff may be a little cheesy, but this movie you must see. It has action, but in a funny way. Even parents will enjoy this awesome comedy. So watch it, or you are missing out!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Silly, fun, kids beat the aliens!
This was just a silly and fun movie where the kids are the heroes. There wasn't any bad language used (Oh Crud was the worst!!) and the kids have to learn to trust themselves and work as a team. There is a good lesson to be learned about not fitting in with the crowd. I also picked up on some jokes the kids didn't get but we all had a good time!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
SO HILARIOUS!!! GOT GO SEE IT!!!!
This movie is REALLY funny. There were some parts that made me laugh so hard that I couldn't stop laughing.I gave this movie 3 1/2 stars ( out of four stars.) I think kids ages 7+ will love it and I also think that parents might have a pretty good time seeing this movie with their kids. Mostly the violence is comical, (there is a kung fu fight), but the scene is very funny .I think you should go see it and have good time. You will probably laugh a lot if you like this sort of stuff . I recommend this movie to kids and families who like family comedies like this one.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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YOUR 4 YEAR OLDS WOULD BE BETTER OFF SEEING DISTRICT 9.
DO NOT SEE IT!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Overall, good movie
The reason I put violence is because of the whole alien invasion thing. There's always some violence in those stories. For sexual stuff, Bethany wears a bikini while rubbing Ricky's bear back. There's no cursing, but this movie includes a lot of name-calling.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Good for both young and older siblings
Although the uncle is a little disreputable, the movie overall is a lot of fun. I didn't notice any "bad" language. Any rudeness was by the "bad guys" and funny anyway. My oldest is 11 yo and youngest is 6. It was perfect for both of them and I laughed a lot too.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
fine for 8 and up
Good team work between kids, just wish it didn't have the "bathing suit" scene. The oldest sister gets "hot and bothered" when the boyfriend takes off his shirt. Other than this scene, it was great for the kids, they really enjoyed it.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
great for everyone
amazing alot of critics say it is lame but it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Harmless fun here folks. :) No more "slapstick" violence then what you'd see on some of the cartoons these days. parts of it I even laughed at. the "main" character learns that being "smart" isnt something to hide and the cousins learn to get along and work together.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Fun and harmless...in my opinion.
The movie is better than some I've sat through lately. The story line is what you would expect. But my boys laughed out loud and were quoting lines when we left the show. Yes, some "sexy" stuff, but it was subtle in my opinion and my boys didn't pick up on it. (The line about separate bedrooms..."no funny business" was said in the background and while not necessary, not a big deal, either.) I think it was fun and harmless.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Entertaining for Tweens
I always wonder why film makers find it necessary to include any remotely sexual content in movies marketed to young children. Although it may fly right over the heads of younger kids or older, desensitized children -- there are scenes involving the older sister and her boyfriend (who, it is revealed in the movie, has lied about his age in order to date a younger girl) which seem a bit naughty. There are public displays of affection, a scene near a pool where the girl sits in a revealing bikini and inferences that the boyfriend has lied about his car breaking down in order to spend the night in the same house with the girl(some might even infer that he wishes to sleep with her.) As is usually the case, the adults are portrayed as clueless and unresponsive to the concerns of their younger children. As for the alien activity, I didn't find it at all scary and there is one friendly alien who is downright adorable. There is some slapstick-type violence and a few explosions. Overall, the movie is entertaining for older children and adults. My 12-year-old son enjoyed it.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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Cute...
Good family flick - some comic violence like 3 Stooges with aliens.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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Fun family show for ages 6+.
Kids and parents alike will laugh and have fun. Might scare preschoolers - take them to an animated movie instead. If you object to fake violence, give the kids a talk to prepare them for the movie so they won't emmulate the behavior that is over the top.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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I guess I would have thought it was the best movi in the world if I was like seven, but the story was really cheesy and predictable. There were some funny parts, but I think some parents may find the interaction between Bethany and her boyfriend. There is also a little bit of inneudo- Bethany's dad says the boyfriend can stay at their house, and tells Bethany he has to sleep in another room, and then she groans andher dad says, "no fooling around". Also there is a LOT of violence, which you can probably tell from the preview. But the figth between the grandma and the boyfriend is hilarious, and so is when the boyfriend is controlled. Would reccomend for ages 6-8.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Its a good movie and i like it alot
I relly like it it's a fun movie about 5 kids who have to fight aliens that are trying to take over the world i will not spill eny secrets about the movie couse it can ruin it
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
no title
a very funny movie for kids 10 and up
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
pretty funny movie
This movie was actually pretty good but some stuff going on between Bethany (Ashley Tisdale) and her boyfriend are iffy for younger kids. The review describes it. The movie was quite funny, a tad violent you know, with aliens and stuff, but really nobody dies or anything.
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