American Dreamz (PG-13, 2006)
common sense media says
Social satire more for teens and adults.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this satire pokes fun at President Bush, American Idol, and Western fears of terrorism (the would-be presidential assassins here are "Arabic" and comic). The film makes the TV show and the presidential administration look equally dishonest. A character cheats on her fiancé. Characters make fun of "white trash." Terrorists carry and fire guns, and plan a suicide bombing; one terrorist says he enjoys torturing people; another character blows himself up to protest his girlfriend's betrayal (you don't see explosion or deaths). In Iraq, a character is barely shot (grazed) and sent home on his first day. Characters drink beer and wine, and the First Lady takes pills for depression.
Violence:
Terrorists appear in a training video (learning to shoot); a terrorist breaks someone's arm; terrorists plan a suicide bombing; a U.S. soldier in Iraq is shot in the arm and sent home with his arm in a sling; an explosion ends the film, but you don't see it or any bodily effects, only learn that characters have been killed.
Sex:
Couples kiss (Sally and William, and then, Sally and Martin -- they go on to have sex in her dressing room, offscreen, though witnessed by William); Omer is called "Omersexual" some song lyrics refer to sexual activity (including "Superfreak" and a made-up song, "Let's get raunchy tonight"); Iqbar is stereotypically gay.
Language:
Pushing it for a PG-13: 3 f-words, plus a couple of s-words, "hell," "bitch," "ass," "damn," slang for sex.
Consumerism:
American Idol is an obvious reference throughout; Osmonds record; Coal Miner's Daughter movie poster; Ferrari; Kangol; Pepsi.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Unlit cigar; beer and wine-drinking (some as background, in a bar); references to the First Lady's "happy pills," which she has her husband take as well (presumably, a mood-elevating prescription).
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Xeli
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Pretty funny
American Dreamz is a funny movie. Dont let your nine year old see it though.
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princess in prada
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adult
My 10 year old sister had picked this out and we went home and watched it. My parents sat down and watched it with us as well. The whole time, they were shaking their heads because of the scences with Mandy Moore. It was really funny and I would watch it again, but I think taht kids under 12 wouldn't understand most parts.
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It was pretty good.....
I liked it however my friends said it was stupid. I must admit it was a little stupid, but it was hilarious. I couldn't not stop laughing especially at the terrist camp!
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lotr1967
adult
adult
A real eye-opener! Great job!
Great movie. Not what I expected. I thought I would be rolling in the aisles. Instead, what I saw was the truth being exposed and done very well! A lot of sexual innuendos and alchohol use. My son is almost 13 and I was a bit embarassed about a couple of scenes he saw. On the overall, if your teen is mature enough to understand politics and the demise our country is in, it is a good idea to let them see this. Although I would have to say they gave George W. too much credit. They allude to the idea that he is too dumb to understand what he has done to American. Not a chance, he knows exactly what he has done and could care less that we are in a mess. Overall great movie.
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