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Bring It On
- Review Date: May 19, 2003
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2000
Common Sense Media says
Smart and sassy movie marred by raunchy humor.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although the behavior of the kids in the movie is mostly unobjectionable, the language and sexual references get pretty raunchy. It isn't just the four-letter words that are typical these days in movies intended for a high school audience. A boy jokes about slipping his finger in a girl's underpants while he is holding her up during a cheer, and the insults are more vulgar than usual. Torrence's little brother is practically demonic in his behavior. Parents should also know that Torrence's boyfriend cheats on her (there is a girl in his bed). But Torrence and her new love have just one kiss (and, believe it or not, a very romantic tooth-brushing scene).
What's the story?
Kirsten Dunst plays Torrence, whose whole life revolves around competitive cheerleading. She has just been elected captain of her squad, the five-time national champions, and it seems as though her senior year will be everything she dreamed of. But then one girl on the squad is out with a broken leg. And then real disaster strikes -- it turns out that their award-winning routines were stolen from another squad, black cheerleaders who could not afford to go to the national competitions. Torrence has to face challenges of ethics, leadership and romance to sort all of this out before the nationals.
Is it any good?
BRING IT ON strikes just the right note, respecting Torrence's commitment and sportsmanship, but not taking any of it too seriously. The opening and closing cheers are the movie's high point, the first one mocking the cheerleader ideal and the one that accompanies the closing credits to the classic 80's "Mickey" song by Toni Basil. The issues of the white appropriation of black culture (going back at least to Elvis and Pat Boone) is an important one for kids to understand.
It is a darned shame that this smart and sassy movie has to include unnecessarily raunchy humor. Otherwise, this would be a terrific movie for kids, because it raises some important issues and it is a lot of fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the way that Torrence decides what is important to her and shows determination and commitment. At first, she tries a moral compromise in hiring a professional choreographer because "everybody does it," but she knows it is wrong, and she is scrupulously honest and fair in her preparation for the nationals. She also handles the results with grace, and she believes in herself enough to break up with the boy who does not believe in her. Kids could also talk about the way that Missy and her brother Cliff support each other.
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THE BEST TEENAGE CHEERLEADING FILM!
Very good film
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bad but hot
mkalv i agree but i do disagree that you hate all the movie the ceerleaders are hot:) thats the only reson i like this movie
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Iffy but good!
It was a good cheer movie me and my sister and mom watch it on ABC family because they always take out the language but some of the other stuff goes over my sis. head (PHEW).
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Iffy But Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
A good movie even though I'm not a big fan of cheerleading. Eliza Dusku is an amazing actress! She is also seen in Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and alot more! But I do think this movie alone was very good!!!!!
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I love this movie, however...
There is so much good stuff in this movie that I allow my 6-yr old daughter to watch it (the sexual references go over her head). However, there is one blatantly sexual, stripper-like audition scene that I fast-forward through. For kids who DO get the sex-talk, I'd recommend parents see it first.
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I liked this movie, because it's basicly saying don't give up, never stop trying you can do this!
And it also has a good amount of humor!
5 stars!
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a very hmmish matter
well i didnt particullarly ADORE this film, but since our friend produced it, i will advise it as a good movie(not that it was..) but to the contrary, ALL of my friends loved it so i suppose its all a matter of opinion
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AWSOME MOVIE!
Good movie! I thought that it was really funny!
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love it
this is an awesome movie with some really sassy moves
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Raunchy, rude & stereotyped
The movie is mostly bubblegum cheerleader sex with teens.
It's funny in some areas, but just disgusting in others. If you insist on seeing it, make sure you discuss with your teen about healthy sexuality.
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| Studio: | Universal Pictures |
| Director: | Peyton Reed |
| Cast: | Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, Kirsten Dunst |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 98 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 25, 2000 |
| DVD release date: | February 13, 2001 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | gross humor, sexual references, language |
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