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Expired

(2008, Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Teri Garr, Jason Patric, Samantha Morton)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tough indie drama features great performances.

Themes in this movie include:   dating/crushes, friendship, honesty

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The film suggests that one character's use of pornography and prostitutes has damaged the person's capacity to form real attachments. A supporting character passes away. City property is misused, with ramifications.

  • Role models :

    Pretty much all the main characters have their flaws, and they often behave in ways that leave much to be desired.

  • Violence:

    A character is hit by a car; another character scuffles with an angry bystander. The main characters wrestle with each other.

  • Sex:

    A character peruses online pornography; a character masturbates (images aren't graphic); characters kiss and have sex; a character calls a sex-chat line and later avails himself of the services of a prostitute.

  • Language:

    Some crude language, including "f--k," "ass," "s--t," "bitch," "retard," a--hole," "p---y," "nipples," "whore," "sluts," and references to "down there."

  • Consumerism:

    Some brands mentioned and shown on screen, including M&Ms, Subway, Carl's Junior, Corvette.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol -- champagne, wine, and cocktails -- is consumed; a character refers to years being lost to drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Expired

Parents need to know that this mature indie dramedy revolves around a tentative, troubled romance between adults and probably won't have too much appeal for kids, or even many teens. It's fairly explicit about sex, with one main character using Internet pornography and even prostitutes to satisfy his needs, even while he's seeing someone. He's not painted as an out-and-out "bad guy" for his behavior, either. There's also a scene with masturbation, as well as some strong language (including "f--k" and "s--t"), drinking, and references to drug use.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's messages about relationships. Jay clearly has intimacy issues -- why?
  • Is his use of pornography and prostitution an impediment to real intimacy? How about Claire -- what keeps her from reaching out to other people and the world?
  • Why do you think so many movies are about relationships (particularly romantic ones)?
  • What is it about that topic that keeps people coming back for more?
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