Parents need to know that, like Jackass and The Dudesons before it, Hot Rod is a nearly nonstop cavalcade of stunts, pratfalls, and injuries. However, Rod never gets seriously hurt, and teens may be tempted to attempt several of the stunts. The movie also talks about the death of Rod's father and the animosity his stepfather holds for him, which may be difficult for teens who have been through the same. There's also lots of profanity, crude humor, and drug-related jokes.
Positive messages:Rod and friends engage in intensely unsafe stunts. Denise tells a racist joke about a taco fighting a grilled cheese sandwich. Rod's stepfather belittles him every chance he gets.
Violence:Tons of comic pratfalls and failed jumps and stunts, including: a ramp fails and Rod falls directly onto the apex of the next ramp, crumpling to the ground; Rod falls down a hill Homer Simpson-style, repeatedly hitting his head and back; Rod and his stepfather have several fights involving Rhodesian fighting sticks, punches, kicking, beating and even Chinese fighting stars; Rod asks his friends to hold him under water for 40 seconds and nearly drowns; Rod plays human piñata for a child's party and several kids and his brother Kevin beat him with bats; he's hit several times by cars; he luges down the street and crashes into an RV, breaking the window; then the owner comes out and beats him severely; Rod flies off his bike and crashes badly, with bone-breaking sound effects and nearly dies. There's also a graphic joke about Dave injuring himself where a piece of metal sticks out of his temple.
Sex:Rod and Denise kiss three times. Rico recalls a dream in which the wives of wizards "all want to have sex with" him.
Language:Lots of swearing, including "s--t," "f--k," "badass," "s--thead," "ass," "hell," "dickhole," "goddamn," and "p---y." Characters refer to their "choad" and Jonathan calls condoms "dong bags."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Rod and his buddies all drink constantly, from beer to hard alcohol. Rod goes grocery shopping and leaves with a shopping cart heaping with liquor bottles. Dave drops acid, with disastrous (and funny) results.
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I stumbled across this on HBO the other day, what a funny movie it is. However, a lot of it is so stupid. It's a love/hate film with a lot of slapstick and language.
iffy for 12: COMIC VIOLENCE, CRUDE SEXUAL HUMOR, SMOKING DRINKING AND DRUG REFERENCES AND SOME STRONG LANGUAGE, AND DANGEROUS STUNTS NOT TO BE RE-ENACTED
this movie is hilarious! it mad me laugh many times. the only bad thing about this movie is that the language is a little strong but otherwise its awesome
This was a great movie. There is non-stop swearing and violence. Some sexual content. And kids should not try the stunts. But the main point of the movie is positive
I loved it... Slapstick comedy, was so funny... in some parts my friends and i rewinded it five times to watch one part... haha im lauging out loud even thinking about it!!! A lot more kid friendly then most of The Lonely Island's work...
I was surprised that no one mentioned the use of a certain term to express mail excitedness or the brief but very noticible computer video of two dogs mating that was being watched by the younger brother. I would have found that information helpful. Ok for older kids who will find it to be like Napoleon Dynamite but with stunts.
I love this movie SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!! i wish i could buy every copy of it for my own to privately distribute :) I watched it with my kids and we learned many good lessons and values to keep us big and strong, like Broccoli, but a movie.
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Funny movie, first time i saw it i thought it was stupid. but it grows on you. There is quite a bit of drinking and like it says about the grocery store. Some language is in it too. If you can get past that it's pretty good. It's got a positive message, be who you are.
Awesome movie-Can never stop laughing when Rod falls down the hill countless times! Great soundtrack, funny plot, and Andy Samberg make this movie a winner!