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Laws of Attraction

(2004, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore, Parker Posey)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    There's no reason to see this movie.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Sexual references and situations.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Smoking, drinking to excess.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Laws of Attraction

Parents need to know that this movie portrays drinking, including drinking to excess, as evidence of machismo and as a way to bond. Characters smoke, use strong language, and have sex without knowing each other very well. There is some crude humor, including the repeated term "goat's nut." There are also many references to adultery, including references to strippers, prostitutes, the "three-way bossa nova," and sexual addiction.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I keep watching it

    The story is so cute and stories like that are common. People that criticize all the time are getting to me. No sense of humor........

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0

    Slow story

    I rented this movie for Brosnan and Moore--two great actors. Unfortuantely, I was disappointed with the story. They both play divorce lawyer adversaries in a series of cases where they often stoop low to win. There is an obvious attraction from the start, but Moore's charactor resists. At one point, they get drunk and end up in bed.

    Finally, they end up in Ireland together (no surprise to Brosnan fans) and get drunk again. They end up married. Confusion and mayhem continue. Eventually, they do somewhat fall in love and Brosnan gets to loosen up and do what he does best when not shackled by his James Bond seriousness: smile and charm the ladies (he is so cute!!). This part almost makes the rest of the movie worthwhile. Almost. If you aren't a Brosnan fan, skip it.

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