I'm Reed Fish (PG, 2007)
common sense media says
Kid-friendly rom-com lures but doesn't hook.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's very little to worry about in this earnest romantic comedy. The characters are all well-intentioned, and even when they behave badly, it's only because they're human, not because they want to hurt anyone (this is made very clear). Teens who know star Jay Baruchel from Judd Apatow's Knocked Up may be surprised that there's no foul-mouthed guy humor here. Instead, it has themes about finding yourself and making authentic choices. Some drinking, but only by those of legal age, and one heavy make-out session.
Violence:
Two men brawl clumsily, shoving each other, rolling around on the floor, and even removing one shoe each as if to swat at each other. One character talks about "hurting" another through martial arts, but nothing happens; the same person also breaks a board with a punch (it's a deliberate stunt, so no one gets hurt). Two women scream at each other briefly over a man's affections.
Sex:
An engaged couple paw each other and make out (sex later is implied). Another pair kisses nearly every time they're onscreen together (quick pecks and some long smooches, but nothing in close-up). An engaged man flirts with a woman who's not his fiancée; later, he kisses her and she eagerly reciprocates.
Language:
"Hell," "damn," and "Jesus" are about as bad as it gets. In fact, there's even a joke about the word "frig" (as in "frigging") being too colorful for a character who's somewhat uptight.
Consumerism:
Little to speak of except for vintage products (like rotary phones and mics, which are prominently placed in the radio station).
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Beer and hard liquor are served at bars and restaurants and champagne appears at a wedding, where Fish has a little too much; Fish and his future father-in-law smoke "Cubans."
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rothwellfam
adult
adult
great adult movie..fast forward parts for kids and language is bad
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xlyricallies7x
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
awesome
i loved this movie. it was very clean, and it has a really good story and a cool feel.
one thing though- the language is worse than the review says. i noticed a few times when characters said s***, but that's it.
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pauly77
parent
parent
PG doesn't mean it's okay
This movie is well done for the most part, funny and engaging ... to a point. The main character, Reed Fish, wavers between two women throughout - and simply demonstrates that he loves himself more than either of them.
We the viewers are supposed to believe that Reed is misunderstood and has, "always tried to be what others expect," while at a more basic level he is simply an irresponsible and self-centered young man, desperate enough to sleep with the prospect he doesn't like so much just so he can keep her on a string (in case the other girl doesn't work out).
Spoiler warning! Do not read ahead if you intend to watch the show ...
The most irritating part is the way the female characters turn around and act as though Reed has done the right thing in the end. Ugh. NOT such a good object lesson, since everything works out for Reed.
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