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Con Air

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    A schmaltzy action-adventure at 8,000 feet.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The plane is full of antisocial and sociopathic criminals who act in accordance; one stereotypically gay inmate; a lot of disrespect for authority.
  • Violence:

    An inmate threatens then attempts to rape a female guard; several people are shot to death; an arm is severed from a body; a body is thrown from the plane.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    The "n" word is used several times; crude terms for a woman's vagina are used to belittle men; general swearing.
  • Consumerism:

    The end is an ad for Las Vegas.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some smoking and drinking, but not by the main character.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Con Air

Parents need to know that one character, a convicted rapist, threatens to rape a female guard and later attempts it. The film implies that a mass murderer killed a little girl (later, we find out he didn't). Characters graphically describe murders and rapes they have committed; many kill again, on screen and gruesomely.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why movies like Con Air make murder seem so easy. Why don't any of the characters seem affected by the murders they've just committed? Families may also want to discuss why the film depicts the felons as dangerous but also loveable. Families may also want to discuss Poe's heroics. Do women need to be saved? How do men in your family show they love women? Did Poe defend his wife's honor by fighting those men, or was he really defending his masculinity?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Cool action/thriller movie

    This was a great movie! There was an interesting story line and great action sequnces. The action is very violent and there is some strong language though. There also is some racism.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    nik cage rocks

    pretty sweet movie I liked it a lot

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