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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

(Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tongue-in-cheek humor keeps this sci-fi cartoon popping.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Bender drinks, schemes, or womanizes every waking moment; Leela is prone to fits of rage; and Leo Wong (whose stereotyped portrayal might offend some viewers) is dedicated to destroying ecosystems the universe over.

  • Violence:

    Laser blasts, leech bites, murder of a woman whose body is stepped on, excessive shooting by gangsters (last about 20 full seconds.)

  • Sex:

    Innuendoes everywhere you look. Bender and Fanny talk about sex, make out on the dinner table, moan and groan. A Cirque de Soleil parody called Gearotica features female robots with spread legs and a pair of gyrating robots exchanging a CD, as though they are having sex. Leela is briefly shown removing her shirt.

  • Language:

    Lots of middle-range cussing. "Damn,""hell,"" bastard," "vagina," "melons," a discussion about butts, "crap," "ass," "give her a jump," "she's got a nice pair," "I kissed his ass from cheek to shining cheek," and so on.

  • Consumerism:

    Product placement includes XM Radio, TiVo, Tetris, Windows Vista, Las Vegas and its hotels (parodied, but recognizable.)

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some characters smoke, many drink (Bender always drinks,) and there are pot references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Parents need to know that this movie is filled with things that Futurama is known for: lots of crude jokes, pop references, silly gags, mild profanity, sexual references, and social commentary. Just because it's animated doesn't mean it's for kids, so be aware of the adult content before popping it in the DVD player for Family Movie Night.

Read our full review by Joly Herman

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about where we are headed in terms of our own ecosystem in the 21st century. Yes, this cartoon is a fantasy, but what rings true? What really happens when new hotels, malls, and golf courses are built?
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
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    THIS IS A TEEN MOVIE AND ADULT MOVIE. I LAUGHED A LOT. IT WAS FUNNY. A LITTLE BIT OF PG-13, SIMPSONS HUMOR BUT, GREAT STUFF.

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