this is a brilliant movie for the whole family to enjoy. lots of shopping, shoes and bags but a great moive
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Confessions of a Shopaholic
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Labels and products galore in frothy book-based romcom.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Confessions of a Shopaholic
Parents need to know that although most of the content in this by-the-book romantic comedy is age-appropriate for older tweens and young teens (there's little swearing and drinking and no nudity or violence), it's swimming in consumerism and high-end product placement and reinforces some broad stereotypes about women. Despite being chastened in the end, the main character seems downright naïve -- and a tad unapologetic -- about her shop-'til-you're-bankrupt ways. Kids may enjoy the fantasy, but parents may find that the frothy "escapism" feels out of place in these unsettled economic times.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Rebecca's nonstop shopping and spending. Is her behavior really all that unusual, or do lots of people overspend? What makes shopping so addictive for some people? And what are the real-life consequences of behavior like Rebecca's? Do you think the movie makes her behavior seem acceptable? Is she intended to be a role model? If so, what "lessons" is she teaching teen girls about responsibility? In the end, what message do you think the movie sends teens about the importance of high-end brands and having lots of stuff?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Loved it
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
teaches a tough life lesson in a funny and positive way
Good for older children because you can discuss the effects of overspending on not only your wallet but also your life. Ends on a positive note of changing yourself.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
ok for any age but great for over ten
I think it is a great movie for u and your friends but i think anyone under 10 would get bored and wouldnt understand it.I thought it was a good movie
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
It would be an awesome movie without all the swere words but other wise if you watch it on the plane were there is no swere words it is great for 8 and over.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
It would be an awesome movie without all the swere words but other wise if you watch it on the plane were there is no swere words it is great for 8 and over.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
A great movie without swere words!!!!
It would be an awesome movie without all the swere words but other wise if you watch it on the plane were there is no swere words it is great for 8 and over.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
A great movie without swere words!!!!
It would be an awesome movie without all the swere words but other wise if you watch it on the plane were there is no swere words it is great for 8 and over.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
A great movie for teens and adults but not for younger kids.
A movie for teens and obviously, shopaholics.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Why is sex just an accepted thing these days, in a movie aimed at kids??
Could be a cute movie for kids, I suppose, but WWWHHHHYYYYYYY can't any move that's aimed at tweens just leave the sex out? Why do I have to feel like a prude while watching a movie with my 9-year old daughter, because out of nowhere there's a random guy under the sheets naked with the heroine's girlfriend? WHY? Is this just deemed acceptable in a movie aimed at young, young girls these days??? (btw, I'm not a prude -- but I try to be a good parent) What the hell has happened? Is there no shame anymore??
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
Just Fine for 9+ HILARIOUS!
I really, really, REALLY don't understand why Common Sense rated it Iffy for 12-13!! It had 1 kissing scene really in the whole movie, they drank a little bit in the beginning. I thought it was absolutely HILARIOUS!! I looovvvveeeddd it!!! It did get a little all-over-the-place there for a while but overall GREATTT!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Cute movie. Deals with reality and how "it all comes out on wash day" - --- The lead actress is in debt over her head and is giving advice on how to save money. -- She gets caught and the story unravels. She sells all of her goods and pays off her debts. (but how she does it, is adorable) Loved it! Grab your daughters and friends and have a girls night in with Confessions! It's a great chick flick!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
A good movie for Pre-Teen Girls who love to shop
I think this movie was okay.... just ok... there was not a very good message or storyline the movie was very predictable.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
wow
i saw it i loved it i dont see anything bad!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Ok
it was not much like the book and a little too.. young for adults who read the books.. Ok for kids 9+. Adults: see somthing else.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Adults, teens, tween, babies, no matter who you are you won't like it!
Movie was fine, not inapropriate. There is one secne where they are drinking while going through the bills, but that's it. It was disapointing, the whole movie was about excuses not to pay bills because she was constantly shopping and never left a store without spending every penny. I like it, but it wasn't what i expected, at all! She didn't even have that good of style. And of course they wrap the whole movie around that $120 or something dollar scarf that she got at the beginning of the movie. Ok, totally apropriate, she loves a man, and she fights with another woman over shoes. Weird movie, not that good.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Good for tweens
I thought it was a great movie, but some parts may be inapropriate for younger kids.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Just okay.
this movie was okay. i didn't hate it or love it. it was just another one of "those" movies. If you liked bride wars or something of that resort you may like this. some parts were funny but this movie wasn't my favorite.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
i think it a really great movie and there like one cuss word i a short scene of dinking with two adults. its funny and just a fun movies
Lives in MichiganI rate this title iffy for age 3 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
funny but a litttle much for pg
this movie is really funny and would be gr8 for a tween sleepover but does have a little language and she and her friend get drunk
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