this movie was fine but a little to confusing for me but the action in this film kept me entertained. The violence is really suspenful
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Hostage
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
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Very violent hostage drama.
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hostage
Parents need to know that this is an exceptionally violent movie with extreme, intense, and graphic images and many kinds of weapons. Characters are in severe peril, including children and a young girl who is bound and threatened with rape. Many characters are wounded or killed. Characters drink and use drugs and use some very strong language. A strength of the movie is strong minority and female characters.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Talley responded the way he did to the tragic outcome of the first hostage situation in the film. How can a negotiator gain the confidence of someone who may be disturbed or irrational?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
rent it
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
OK for tweens,not any younger.
Ehh. It was a really good movie but pretty awful language in it throughout the whole thing. I wouldn'tlet my children under 12 see it.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I was mystified
An awesome movie to have in your movie collection
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
SURPRISE..SURPRISE....
This movie took me by surprise it wasn't what I expected. But ended up being good, and I thought the ending was perfect!!! But that one character I never liked him---not even in six feet under!!! LOL
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Great for grown Ups!
Good movie, well worth seeing. Teens should not see this movie unless accompanied by an adult. There is a lot of tough content including rape, drugs, theft, and murder.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
I couldn't even watch the end of this movie
This movie does offer some suspense... but it's crap. Bruce Willis gives a mediocre performance, it's a pretty slow paced movie, and there's way too much swearing(it got on my nerves). Bottom line... It's boring
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
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| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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