The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (PG-13, 2006)
common sense media says
Sequel to popular romantic comedy falls flat.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that for most of this movie, Jackie acts like an adult-sized spoiled brat. She's arrogant, self-centered, and rude to everyone around her -- including her parents, who not only give in to her demands but even at one point surprise her with a lavish vacation. There's lots of flirting between Jackie and Alex, and Alex and his on-again, off-again girlfriend allude to their physical relationship. A nude shower scene shows Alex's full-length backside and an obscured glimpse of his girlfriend's upper body, and later, she sports revealing lingerie. Strong language ("damn," "bitch," and the like) is often used, but it's the movie's presentation of drinking as a way to celebrate, relax, or deal with romantic rejection that is most concerning for its intended teen audience.
Violence:
Lots of falls on the ice, including one in which Jackie breaks her leg, but her cast is the only sign of any injury. In one scene, two guys grab a man's groin after he mocks the sport of ice skating.
Sex:
A shower scene shows Alex's full-length bare backside and a brief glimpse at his girlfriend's upper body (but it's so quick, no pertinent areas are visible). She sports revealing lingerie and alludes to their sexual activity. Jackie emerges from a swim sans her bikini top (again, nothing is shown). Jackie flirts shamelessly with Alex, and they share their first passionate kiss after only a few hours together. Even the movie's soundtrack is suggestive -- one song touts lyrics like "I want to shake it in your face, my big booty."
Language:
Multiple uses of "damn," "hell," "bitch," and "ass."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking (beer, wine, and shots) is common and presented as a way to celebrate, relax, or drown sorrows, mostly without consequence. In one scene, Alex is hung over after a night of binge drinking, but his symptoms are quickly cured by a minute or two in a cold shower.
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mwhit407
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
good
i love this movie, it's fantastic. yes, it does have some inappropriate scenes for kids, but it's funny, entertaining and romantic
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