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Christmas Cupid
- Review Date: December 11, 2010
- Genre: Comedy
- 2011
Common Sense Media says
Modern spin on Christmas Carol too mature for tweens.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie isn't age-appropriate for tweens thanks to a fair amount of cursing (“damn,” “hell,” “ass,” and the like), sexual content (mostly suggestive dialogue, plus a few passionate kisses), and some heavy drinking by a key character, which its said leads her to break the law. As in A Christmas Carol -- on which the movie's story is based -- the main character comes face to face with the damaging effects of her selfish behavior on the people around her, and her self-reflection has some positive messages about valuing the true joys in life.
What's the story?
It’s mere days before Christmas, but high-powered PR exec Sloane Spencer (Christina Milian) is too wrapped up in planning a huge Hollywood gala for her celebrity client, Caitlin Quinn (Ashley Benson), to notice anything else. The spoiled starlet isn’t making things any easier by sabotaging her own image with public drunkenness, and Sloane is at her wits' end trying to put out the fires that Caitlin starts. But when Caitlin dies unexpectedly, it’s Sloane who’s in for the shock of her life, as her client appears to warn her of the coming of three ghosts who will show her the error of her workaholic ways. As Sloane glimpses her past, present, and future lives, she’s forced to admit how off-track her priorities are -- and she must hurry if she wants to set things right.
Is it any good?
It’s doubtful that Charles Dickens envisioned anything quite like CHRISTMAS CUPID when he penned the classic A Christmas Carol, but this movie attempts to put a fresh spin on a beloved story of self-reflection and reparation. Sloane isn’t as despicable a character as Ebenezer Scrooge, to be sure, but she has managed to ostracize nearly everyone she cares about in her quest for anything bigger and better, and the lessons she learns are no less painful than Scrooge’s. There aren’t any surprises in the course this story takes, but it does work in some positive messages about the importance of valuing family and friends.
But this isn’t exactly a Christmas story for the whole family, since it has its fair share of mature content -- like drinking, cursing (“hell,” “damn,” “ass,” and the like), and sexy talk and kissing. Teens won’t have trouble taking this stuff in stride, but it's too much for tweens, sending iffy messages about responsible behavior. As for adults, they might be charmed by the story if they keep an open mind, but there’s certainly nothing classic about this predictable tale.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about relationships. What, if any, relationships do you think you might take for granted? How can you ensure that your friends and family know how you feel about them?
Teens: Do you think the mature content in this movie was necessary to the plot? How did it compare to what you’ve seen in other shows and movies? Who should decide how much is too much when it comes to sex, violence, language, and other adult content?
How does evaluating our past help us better prepare for the future? What events in your life have changed its course? How do past events help us avoid the same pitfalls and disappointments in the future?
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sucks for any age.
Hate it and most the Christmas shoes shown on Family Channel this year. It's like their "new spin" means sex and drugs. I was mortified to walk in and see what my daughter was watching. I call it Christmas Porn
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i think it is appropriate for kids age 12 and over
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not a family movie
it was a good movie and yeah i know i knew about drinking and "sluts" "banging" ext. but why promote the and on abc family i this it was an ok movie but def not a good choice for a family channel i watch to stay away from all the negitive influences
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Perfect for pre-teens but for no one under the age of 10
I liked this movie. People say it was bad when it really wasn't. Anyways here is my review. Violence: a main character dies by chocking on an olive in a martini. Sexy stuff: Solone is called a sl*t multiple times. She was taught at an early age to marry a rich man. She sleeps with her boss's son so she can get a permotion. In order to show no one can see her besides solone, Caitlin raises her top in front of a guy who pays no attention. Catlin has had a pole installed at her house so she can dance on it. Catlin dances with a teddy bear in a very provokitve way. Language: nothing really bad, a few h*lls, da*ms, and more. Drinking and drugs: Catlin is seen throughout the movie with a martin, she died while drinking one. Catlin is seen with a mall santa clause and throws up in his sack. She gets drunk at a mall and forgets she tried on a coat and ends up accidentaly shoplifting. Caitlin tries to smuggle diet pills in to the U.S.
An over all good movie. While there are some suggestive themes, you should watch this with your children in order to bring up discutions like: Should Solone go to such lengths to get a promotion? I loved this movie and hope to watch it again.
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Shouldn't be compared to a Christmas Carol, which is much better.
What a waste of two hours.
Not only was a drunk one of the main characters, the other main character was interested in sleeping with her boss for a promotion.
Lame. Boring. Makes drinkers look stupid.
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christmas cupid movie not family oriented
The martini drinking character states to the other character. "Why don't you go bang someone else, to get back at him? That's what I do." Definitely not for the whole family
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Perfect for tween and teen sleepovers!
Christmas cupid is a lol-tastic movie that is SOOOO enjoyable! It's a little cheesy but I think they pulled it off. :)
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| Studio: | ABC Family |
| Director: | Gil Junger |
| Cast: | Ashley Benson, Christina Milian |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 85 minutes |
| DVD release date: | April 5, 2011 |
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