 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Go
- Review Date: July 21, 2005
- R
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- 1999
Common Sense Media says
Graphic sex and drug use -- a go for adults only.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this hip comedy with fun plot twists will interest teens, but it's meant for adult viewers. The plot revolves around drug use and graphic sexual situations and the film barely squeaks by with an R-rating. Characters are indifferent to each other's suffering. Two men accidentally hit someone with their car and drive away. They later return but only to hide the body.
What's the story?
A drug deal gone bad is the link for the three plotlines in GO. Ronna (Sarah Polley), is a 24-hour grocery checkout girl covering her co-worker Simon's (Desmond Askew) shift while he parties in Vegas with his best friend Marcus (Taye Diggs). An opportunity to make some much-needed rent money presents itself when a pair of soap opera actors involved in a sting operation appear at her register looking to "score" 20 hits of ecstasy. Much to the annoyance of her friends, Claire (Katie Holmes) and Mannie (Nathan Bexton), Ronna meets with Simon's intermediary dealer Todd (Timothy Olyphant) with the intent of buying his drugs then selling them to kids at a rave party. Leaving her friend as collateral, Ronna promises Todd that she will return with the money once the deal is made.
Is it any good?
Reminiscent of Pulp Fiction, Go borrows most of its narrative style from Quentin Tarantino. Several plot twists and turns ultimately reveal connections between the characters. A few laugh-out-loud scenes, a fantastic car chase, and solid acting make this fast-paced, action-packed movie entertaining, but its graphic nature makes it inappropriate for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about drug use and personal responsibility. Is drug use glamorized here? How? Are you shocked by some of the characters' actions?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 15, 2010
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click on "no way" if children under 14, click on "on the fence" for 14-15 and "won't miss it" for over 16
when your children are 14 then watch Go.
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click on "no way" if children under 14, click on "on the fence" for 14-15 and "won't miss it" for over 16
when your children are 14 then watch Go.
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Kid, 11 years old
May 15, 2010
AGE
click on "no way" if children under 14, click on "on the fence" for 14-15 and "won't miss it" for over 16
when your children are 14 then watch Go.
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| Studio: | Columbia Tristar |
| Director: | Doug Liman |
| Cast: | Jay Mohr, Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Run time: | 103 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | April 7, 1999 |
| DVD release date: | August 24, 1999 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | strong drug content, sexuality, language and some violence |
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