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  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A good film the whole family can enjoy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The "bad guys" are threatening and senseless.
  • Violence & scariness:

    A gang threatens people with weapons; a character beats up another.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Although one scene shows a nude painting.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A character is shown binge drinking by himself.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About *batteries not included

Parents need to know that this film's overall content is very mild. However, there are some scenes of violence. One includes an arsonist burning down an apartment building. Another scene shows characters threatening others with axes and baseball bats. This film clearly depicts characters as either good or bad. Even young children will recognize what behavior is acceptable.

Read our full review by Alex Orner

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the importance of home. Why were the tenants willing to fight so vehemently against those who attempted to evict them? Parents could also highlight the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

    cute and clever marred by needless language and violence

    most of the movie is great, but i was sorry we rented it for our family for two reasons: 1) the thugs in the beginning are excessively violent. it was well beyond what was needed for the storyline. it was so much, even our 14 yr old chose to go read a book within 10 minutes from the start. 2) they use every common expletive except the f-word at least once. how is that family fare? it's too bad, because it would have otherwise been a cute movie.

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