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All parent reviews for Dr. Dolittle (1998)

Age
8
Average rating based on 4 parent reviews:
  • 75% say language is an issue
Parent of 5 year old
February 4, 2011
 
Additional language used in movie but not mentioned.
Another word that is used frequently but not mentioned in the language section of the review is "A$$". The word "D@mn" was also used.

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Parent of 9 and 10 year old
August 4, 2009
 
better for kids over 10 with the language
The language in this movie is not appropriate for 8+, as indicated. We watched this movie and were very surprised by the language. The Sh word at least once, I believe "Hel." and "Da.." a couple of times and Ass was said multiple times, so it was hard to justify that it would just go over their heads. I did not realize this movie was PG-13 since the review recommended 8+. I don't know why movies that would otherwise be good family movies have to have inappropriate language. It was not the worst ever, but just not appropriate and necessary so I agree with a rating closer to at least 10 or 11 and up!

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Educator and Parent of 6 and 8 year old
June 28, 2011
 
Bad language Alert
Common Sense Media and Reviewer Ed Grant completely ignored the bad language in this film as a flag and frequent use of a** was not in the review. It is irresponsible to add curse words to a family film, totally unnecessary!

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