I really enjoyed this movie. I thought each character, including Shirley Mclain as the grandmother, was realistic and interesting. Cameron Diaz's character (the "bad" girl) definitely exhibited behaviors that may not be suitable for young teens to see; although the outcome of the story is a good one. That also made it a feel good movie. I would not recommend this for kids under 15 because of several sex scenes, including an intense one that the movie opens with. Also the drinking, smoking and promiscuous behavior isn't to be taken lightly for young teens to watch.
I really thought this would be a GREAT movie...but it wasn't. It was simply okay. The language was rough at times. It had a good morally redeeming ending. The characters evolved. It had a few funny spots...but is was simply an okay movie.
This is a great movie for teens. I thought it would be really dumb but I loved it!! It has a great message, no matter how hard you try to get rid of them your family will always be there for you.