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Knocked Up
- R
- Genre: Comedy
- 2007
Common Sense Media says
Raunchy but tender comedy about sex & parenthood.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, this comedy earns its R rating with drug use, strong language (it's constant, particularly "f--k"), nudity, and nonstop explicit conversations about sex. Naturally, most teenagers will want to see it, especially if they saw Virgin. But be advised -- the main character and his roommates spend nearly all of their time high on marijuana, and the physiological aspects of pregnancy -- from conception to crowning -- are front and center. (On the bright side, after watching all of that, it's a good bet that teens will be much less likely to risk having unprotected sex and may even appreciate what their mothers went through to give birth...)
What's the story?
Judd Apatow -- the mastermind behind 2005's summer smash The 40-Year-Old Virgin is back with KNOCKED UP, another raunchy-but-sweet story that's not for the easily offended. Seth Rogen plays Ben Stone, a 23-year-old living off his meager savings account who spends his days smoking weed with his layabout buddies. Their one ambition besides getting high is to start an online database that provides exhaustively researched time code stamps for actresses' movie nude scenes. One wild and crazy night, Ben gets very lucky at a club. Gorgeous Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) is celebrating her recent promotion and, after many shots, is willing to do the deed with slouchy Ben. Two months later, Alison discovers that she's pregnant. Instead of opting out of the pregnancy -- as many might expect them to do -- Alison and Ben start dating while searching for an OB, dealing with morning sickness, and trying to ignore his friends' stupid comments (a la "I see the milk's come in").
Is it any good?
In lesser hands, Knocked Up could have devolved into a clichéd odd-couple farce. But with Apatow at the helm it becomes a genuine, realistic depiction of how two very different people learn to be a couple for the sake of their unborn child. Sure, there are hilariously graphic sex scenes ("The baby just kicked me, he's angry") and countless pot gags (you may get a contact high just watching those guys), but there's also an underlying message about truly facing adulthood.
As Alison's sister and brother-in-law, Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd (also Apatow regulars, and, in Mann's case, his wife) are terrifically matched as a hip couple with kids who are facing their own Oprah-fied brand of marriage problems. Their domestic banter -- "Wanna have sex?"/"Ugggh. I'm awful. I'm constipated. You really want to?" -- is funny, as they say, because it's true. If the idea of ubiquitous foul language (particularly "f--k"), sex talk, and marijuana references -- not to mention a, let's say, documentary-style portrayal of childbirth -- isn't your cup of tea, Knocked Up may not be a wise choice. But if you can enjoy (or at least see past) the raunch, you'll be richly rewarded with a tender homage to growing up, falling in love, and becoming a parent -- just not necessarily in that order.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the consequences of having sex -- including pregnancy and parenthood.
How do movies and TV shows usually depict unplanned pregnancy? How is this movie different?
Does the fact that it's a comedy make the issues seem less serious?
Do you think Alison and Ben made the right decisions? Why or why not?
Families can also discuss the "return" of the R-rated comedy. Do the raunchy bits make movies like this funnier, or do they go overboard?
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They already know
Anyone who expected a movie with Seth Rogen in it about getting pregnant unintentionally was going to be happy go lucky shouldn't have seen it. This was a really great movie and was terrific about dealing with unplanned pregnancy. People will say that younger kids shouldn't see it but realize that most kids above the age of 12 swear on a daily basis and most kids above the age of 14 know someone who smokes pot, if they don't themselves.
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Great Movie
I really liked this movie. It was a humorous film, and at the same time had a good ending. It was just a fun movie to watch. I think it's on for ages 13+, if the kid is mature, because this movie has a lot of swear words, a lot of drug use, and the movie is very sexual. The drug use in this movie is just about the worst it can get. If the teens are mature enough though, they will know that this is just Hollywood and it's not an ideal situation. It's a very fun movie in my opinion though. The two main characters talk a lot about what is going to happen with the baby, and he becomes more mature towards the end of the film. I really liked it.
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Raunchy movie with heart of gold.
This movie is very good and very funny.Despite The raunchy sexual content the story actually has heart and is really sweet when it comes down to it.It should be fine for any teen older than 15.
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Bad for kids but good movie
it's ok there is sex though if you think your kid is mature enough i say ages 10 and up.
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Good Movie
(Saw Unrated Version)This was tamer then i thought. There is way to much sexuality to mention (only 2 sex scenes). There is some nudity, female topless (strip club, website making/on tv). and seth rogens butt. There is very strong language, mainly every word. Rogen and friends do drugs
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Not a movie a teen would want to watch with their parents.
This movie was very funny and turned out to be really good. But, there's a good a amount of bad language, drugs, and sex.
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e.g. You should think twice before going with a tween!
i liked this movie
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hazeleyes-browneyes
yea that movie is awsome and funny and the guy and the girl that plays it is funny and it makes me laugh so bye
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| Studio: | Universal Pictures |
| Director: | Judd Apatow |
| Cast: | Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 129 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | May 31, 2007 |
| DVD release date: | September 25, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | sexual content, drug use and language. |
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