• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Fanciful tale is fun for grownups; won't appeal to kids.

Why We Rated This for Ages 15 and Up

The good stuff

• Messages:

  The movie's main take-away is that it's more important to want what you have rather than to have what you want. That said, the folks behind the soul-transplant business (which represents any "cool" cutting-edge new technology) go about their work with little understanding of its potential impact and danger.
• Role models:

  The hero is portrayed as honest, loyal, and smart, though somewhat overly self-involved. One businessman is shown to be corrupt, while another is shown to be naive and corruptible. One soul-trafficking character evolves from an unconscious self-promoter to someone who sees the error of her ways and takes responsibility for her actions.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  A dog bares its teeth at the main character.
• Sex:

  A Life Drawing class features nude female models in artistic poses; there's also a brief glance at a female nude poster. Mild cuddling between husband and wife in bed.
• Language:

  Intermittent cursing includes "for Christ's sake," "for God's sake," "schmuck," "hell," "crap," and one "what the f--k?"
• Consumerism:

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

  Some characters smoke (particularly during scenes set in Russia). The main character also pours himself one stiff drink.

What Parents Need to Know

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