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Drive Me Crazy

(1999, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Ali Larter, Adrian Grenier, Melissa Joan Hart)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Drunken teens in a story stretched way too thin.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Tolerance of differences is a theme of the movie
  • Violence:

    A brief fight in which a boy's head is slammed against a car
  • Sex:

    Some references
  • Language:

    The usual PG-13 words, typical of high school
  • Consumerism:

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

    A lot of drinking by teens, brief drug use
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Drive Me Crazy

Parents need to know that there is a good deal of drinking by teens in this movie. Both Nicole and Chase react to setbacks by getting drunk at parties. The kids' attitude seems to be that as long as they have a designated driver, there is no reason kids should not drink. Nicole is also betrayed by a friend, who tells Brian that he should be interested in her because she is willing to have sex with him. Later, Nicole insults her by calling her "easy." A drunken boy attempts to force his intentions on a girl, and, when she refuses, he is abusive and insulting. While there are other sexual references, the behavior of the kids is limited to some romantic kissing. One character arranges a real-life encounter with a cyber-date.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the issue of cliques and snobbery in school, the importance of feeling liked for what one considers most important about oneself, the dangers of trying to manipulate others, and the difficulty of living with a single parent. One character arranges a real-life encounter with a cyber-date -- is this ever ok and what dangers exist in meeting an online contact in person?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    seee it !!!

    i love this the logest !!!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    its a good movie, go watch it

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    I loved it. Teen bubble gum movie!

    I thought this movie was right on. The social status of high schoolers was displayed true to life. It showed exactly how high schoolers act with the different social classes. Appropriate for teens and some pre teens. Fun to watch. Love that Adrian Grenier!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    DRIVE ME CRAZY

    The movie DRIVE ME CRAZY is a movie of the same name as Britney Spears' hit single (which is in it), which might scare some parents away. It is a great, positive movie with some of the normal swears and sexual innuendos of teen flicks, but in all stores on DVD it is in the price range of $5.50-$5.99, which is hard to believe but true! Under the age of 12 is strongly advised since it is on the border, 11 years should do good though but still with guidance

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