Watched it when I was ten - not right for anyone under 15, or a mature 14 year old. It was the first time I had ever heard so much swearing in my life. That, a sex scene, a few mob/gangsta/shooting scenes including a dad's hiding of a dead body from his little daughter being played for comedic effect, and a nasty pimp/manager who while surrounded by inappropriately attired girls tries to force another girl into obeying his will and staying under his control, are my memories of this movie. Not images you want stuck in your preteens head, trust me. In short, older teens may enjoy it, but keep the littler ones away.
Tools for this page
Be Cool
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Watered-down sequel isn't meant for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About Be Cool
Parents need to know that this movie has a lot of violence for a PG-13, though it's not very graphic. Characters are shot and beaten and some are killed. There is some strong language, including racial and anti-gay terms and a joke about how "f--k" can only be used once in a PG-13 movie, followed by its one use. Characters drink, and constant smoking is portrayed as cool. Many of the characters lie, cheat, steal, use force, and otherwise behave like lowlifes and crooks.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the characters in the movie decided what was important to them and who to trust. How will Sin's daughter feel about her father when she gets older? Why does Raji want to "act black?" In what way are the Dub MD's like today's rappers?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Fine for older kids, but be warned for under-14s
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
not as good as GET SHORTY
NOT FUNNY AT ALL!
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Just love John
I so love John in this part even if the movie wasnt "too cool" he makes the movie cool just being the part!! His look, his moves, his voice..........YUM!!! I thought the dance scene they did was good!! Hubby and I enjoyed the movie!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Have you seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
