Its just so disgusting see im 20 and i dont even watch cuase there is so much porn!
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Lakeview Terrace
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Scary, racism-themed thriller isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About Lakeview Terrace
Parents need to know that the plot of this film -- which has very strong content for a PG-13 -- is driven by escalating violence, cruelty, and racism (much of it directed toward a racially mixed couple). A policeman is portrayed as unbalanced, aggressive, and threatening. Gunshots are fired out of and near an apartment where a husband holds his wife and baby hostage, and shoot-outs at close range result in the bloody deaths of two men. A policeman punches a suspect with a rifle, slaps his teen daughter in the face, and breaks the law to cover up his actions. Mildly sexual scenes involve a caring husband and wife kissing and hugging, with partial male nudity seen from the rear. There's also a fair amount of strong language (including "s--t" and "f--k"), smoking, and social drinking.
Read our full review by Renee Schonfeld
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how and why the filmmakers use racism to update the age-old story of feuding neighbors. Is this an effective choice? Why or why not? Is the movie trying to equate the danger of the advancing wildfires to the danger of the advancing personal racism? How do the climaxes of both events work together to resolve the story? What other issues come into play in the movie besides race?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
BAD FOR ANYONE!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
okay 12 and up
has some funny parts and some good points but not worth buying 12 and over for violence and sex if you guys want to see a classic that Sam Jackson plays in with bruce willis go watch the movie die hard 3 with a vengence you'll love the movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Lakeview Terrace is great for Sam Jackson cause he got paid.
Lakeview Terrace is nothing new for Sam Jackson and i'm beginning to think he's just doing movies for the money.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Dramtic and Good!
It's a good movie. People say it has "strong content" and is too scary for children under 18, but I think a 12 year old like myself is old enough to know police officers aren't "bad" or "mean" like this one is portrayed in the movie. It's dramatic and at times a little scary, but if you like thrillers, there's no reason a 12 year old shouldn't see this.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
You Can't Trust Your Own Neighbors
I just rented this-- terrible plot and so evil. Did not leave me with a good feeling when it was over. Kids absolutely do NOT need to see this.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Worth A Rentel
this was a entertaining worth renting movie.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Not the best Samuel L. Jackson movie
This movie has its fare share of action and sexual themes. Language is the same. You would think that for a samuel l. jackson movie there would be more action and violence but it is actually pretty limited. There are two f words and a lot of sh*s. The couple that lives next door to able is usually doing something sex related at night but no nudity is visible.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Excellent movie
I liked it. It had quite the variety of language in there, and plenty of racism, but a VERY good film.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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