Way way way to many hits to the groin. I don't know why you'd want your kids to see that, but it's in there.
Aliens in the Attic
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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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
This review of Aliens in the Attic was written by Sandie Angulo Chen
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.).
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- 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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More on Aliens in the Attic
What’s the Story?
The six Pearson cousins are vacationing together in a rented lake house when Jake (Austin Butler) and Tom (Carter Jenkins) make a far-out discovery: There are four freaky Zirconian aliens in the attic, and they have pretty scary plans for humanity. Since the extra-terrestrials use a device that can control adults but not kids, the young Pearsons unite to save their parents -- and the rest of the world -- from the little green aliens.
Is It Any Good?
Since the aliens are funnier than they are frightening, the film's cartoonish nature should thrill even younger adventure-seekers. The two dads, played by comedic vets Kevin Nealon and Andy Richter, don't have much to do, although Nana (Doris Roberts) gets to star in a rather hilarious, Matrix-style fight against Bethany's (Ashley Tisdale) alien-operated boyfriend, Ricky (Robert Hoffman).
Ultimately, this is the classic formula of band-of-heroic-kids versus dangerous antagonists. In this case, one of the aliens (voiced by Josh Peck) is sympathetic to humans, so he helps the kids, too. While younger audiences will hoot and root for the Pearson clan, parents will snicker at the sight of children completely unfamiliar with a rotary phone and grown-ups so out of the loop that they'll think a descending alien force is a meteor shower. Consider this a Gremlins-lite for the X-box generation.
Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Director: John Schultz
Run time: 86 minutes
Theatrical release: 7/31/2009, DVD release: 11/3/2009
MPAA Rating: PG for action violence, some suggestive humor and language
Run time: 86 minutes
Theatrical release: 7/31/2009, DVD release: 11/3/2009
MPAA Rating: PG for action violence, some suggestive humor and language
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
To many hits to the groin.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Aliens in the Attic
My family LOVE this movie! It's just has a mild language and Mild violence (alot of other movies do too) but it was ok for my 4 and 6 year-old brothers. It was so funny! This would be a fun family movie. And about the sexual stuff, it was just a boyfriend/ girlfriend talk (it will go over the younger kids head) and they are both in there swim-suit. I wish that they didn't have to put it in the movie but it was ok.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Better than I expected
This movie doesn't have anything too bad in it. Basically, it has mild everything. Mild violence, mild language, very very very mild sexual content (some references and boyfriend/ girlfriend talk). I rated the movie for age 6 + 3 stars because like I said, it is mild stuff, and the movie is cute, but not quite 5 star quality. Watch with your family, it's worth a see.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Surprisingly cute, creative, funny, and clean
I was very surprised at how clean and funny this movie is. It proves that creativity can replace mature content. The only mature elemens are the girl in a bikini (telling the boy to slow down the relationship), quite a few injuries to the testicles (unnecessary in my opinion), and a few wedgies. Really cute and funny movie for our whole familly.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Excessive violence
probably to scary for smaller children.
it was pretty violent. lots of fighting, but a cute movie, probably to scary for smaller children.
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I rate this title off for age 3 and give it
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- Good role models
Funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a very funny movie. Espescially when they remote-control people. The aliens might be scary for people 3 and up.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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For once "my" kids got along
Laugh out loud funny! This movie had a strange effect on my boys even; they all wanted to see it, got along whilr watching it, and were in a good mood when we left! Aliens in the Attic, for my family, was a movie we all could agree on and enjoy as a family...
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
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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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.
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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.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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- 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!
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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!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- 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.
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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- Negative role models
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YOUR 4 YEAR OLDS WOULD BE BETTER OFF SEEING DISTRICT 9.
DO NOT SEE IT!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My 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.
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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.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- 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.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
great for everyone
amazing alot of critics say it is lame but it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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.
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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.
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