This is one of the better action-thrillers I've ever seen, everyone should see it! No language, and some scenes that might be disturbing to viewers under 10.
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The Island
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
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Explosive movie is best for teens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Island
Parents need to know that the movie features explosions, fights, and vehicle chases. Characters drink, smoke, fight, and kill one another. Several scenes show clones in various unfinished states (incubating in sacks and on tables); others show organs harvested (surgery) and a baby harvested (the mother is killed after giving birth). While the protagonists' social naiveté and first grade reading skills make them seem childish, they are definitely adult in their sexual interests and fighting abilities. Characters and background images make frequent references to commercial products (including MSN, Puma, XBox, Aquafina, Cadillac, Ben & Jerry's).
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's important ethical and philosophical questions concerning clones and organ harvesting: When do clones become individuals? Who can afford to purchase clones or organs, and how does this create a hierarchy of health, longevity, and cultural power? Does the fact that technology exists justify or compel its use? Families might also talk about how the film reduces resolutions for such dilemmas by broadly outlining villains and heroes, stereotypical relationships, and high-powered, plainly expensive action sequences.
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Great movie expierence! Not one to miss!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
I Like it I really really LIke It
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
THE BEST MOVIE
ONE OF THE TOPS but nothing beats the godfather!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
My Favorite Film
It may just be a cloning movie but it was a pro-life movie which I like about Michael Bay it was so good amazing!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Awesome!
This was a great movie, and not too violent or full of language. Great fun for everybody!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Exciting thinker
I was really impressed with this movie. I previously had no idea what it was about but it really intrigued me and kept me thinking for a long time after. The whole issue of cloning is real and relavant and sometimes scary. This explores one possibility and is entertaining at the same time. The acting was great, violent but not excessive.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
IT SAYS BAD WORDS IN THE MOVIE
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Beware of Certain Scene, if you have kids under 10
I really like this movie, and so do both my children, ages 6 and 9. I have seen it twice, and do not recall at ALL, seeing "commercialism" or advertising. Guess it's there, but I was too busy watching the actors to notice. Now to the part I warned you about: Just after the man and woman escape their city, in their (only) friend's livingroom, he mentions in a matter-of-fact-way, that there is no santa clause. I had my kids with me, and I about DIED when he said that. I didn't say a word, hoping they didn't think too much of it.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Makes You Think
There's alot not to like about this movie; I recommend it because, in the end, it provides a strong message about using people for replacement "parts" and the dignity of people. Topical for cloning, fetal stem cell research.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A great action movie that raises relevant questions
I viewed this movie last night and greatly enjoyed it. Yes, there are some downright disturbing parts and lots of violence, but overall I believe that you can get a lot from it if you take the time. Such as, the value of life, cloning, purpose. I was breathing a happy sigh of relief at the end. If you just want an action movie that has pretty good acting, check this one out.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Best Movie in a lllloooonnngggg time!!!!!
ok guys if you haven't seen this movie, it is a must for action fanatics everywhere. It is soo good. Funny in parts, and interesting because it is a very realistic portrayal of the future (2019). There are some rather gross parts and some "harvests" of the clones, but that is quick and then the action takes over. Protagonists kill or injure lots of nameless bad guys, but it is really a good movie. Great actors too (Ewan McGregor does a great job!!!!)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
awesome summer movie!
this movie, although a little bit freaky and violent, is probably the best futuristic movie i've seen in a while. it is slightly disguting (surgery, halfway "developed" humans, etc) and kids need to be mature enough to understand that they are "growing" human adults....and also killing the clones once they have done whatever they were created for. 13 and up.
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