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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

(2001, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Ben Affleck, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kevin Smith fans will enjoy. Not for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Homophobic slurs, all major characters white.
  • Violence:

    Comic peril.
  • Sex:

    Extremely graphic sexual references.
  • Language:

    Extreme, including homophobic insults and vivid and graphic sexual references.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters are drug dealers, frequent drug references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Parents need to know that like all of Smith's movies, this has the strongest possible vulgar and profane dialogue, including drug use and very explicit sexual references. Smith has been criticized by gay activists for some homophobic dialogue and has already agreed to pay a fine and put explanatory language in the credits. He notes, however, that the comments are made by people who are not intended in any way to be role models, and that these comments are just one example of behavior that makes this very clear. One female character does point out to the completely clueless Jay that women do not like to be called "bitches." It is clear, though, that Jay is ignorant, not mean-spirited. Indeed, despite his nonstop monologue of vulgarity, it is clear that Jay is really very sweet, even tender-hearted. And a brief flashback shows us that the only reason he talks that way is that he never heard anything better from his mother.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the real-life Jason Mewes might feel being turned into the movie's Jay, and Smith, who puts such rich dialogue into the mouths of other characters, created a silent character for himself.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great movie

    this movie is hilarious.parents need to know that this movie has STRONG language but they also need to realize that they can't baby their kids forever and are going to let the kids watch more stuff.the movie is about two stoner's (jay and silent bob)who go to hollywood to stop a movie that is going to be made that is based on their comic book series Bluntman and chronic.this movie is hilarious especially the opening where jay does his rap.if you like comedies you should definitely watch this one next.i am 14 and i got this when i was 13.language doesn't bother me because people just need to grow up and realize that times have changed and people say stuff that you couldn't used to say.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Don't Let Your Kids See This Movie

    I watched the 2001 hit film "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back" starring Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith. There is so much sexual content and talk in this film. Jay calls all the girls "bitches" and he calls one girl "Bo-Bo Kitty F--k." A lot of cursing too like "f--k" "bitch" "cliteras" the "N" word and so much more. Jay And Silent bob do alot of drugs and smoke in the movie. In the bonus features theres even a song called "Because I Got High" with Jay And Silent Bob in it. Theres way too more to explain but parents out there, don't let your kids see this film..until' there 17.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Vulgar

    This movie is just offensive and only a little bit funny

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