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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Brainy Indiana Jones wannabe is a so-so adventure.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Portrayal of native people in the Amazon is unrealistic (they speak Portuguese that deep in the Amazon?) and condescending (their native dress, dancing, and adornments are stereotyped).

  • Violence:

    The Serpent Brotherhood uses guns to threaten their target. They inject poison into Marshall's neck. They even point guns at monks at a Buddhist temple. Flynn's geeky passes at Nicole provoke her to violence. She slaps him, threatens him with a machete, and tells him, "I hate you so much."

  • Sex:

    Flynn does not take a hint easily. He lusts after Nicole, who wears tight clothes. Women are objects of desire.

  • Language:

    PG level: "I hate a kiss ass," "don't piss them off," "damned good," "don't screw with me."

  • Consumerism:

    The Metropolitan Library and its supposed treasures are touted.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Nicole has a glass of champagne on the airplane.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

Parents need to know that this movie has some fun moments that will appeal to kids (especially those into the Indiana Jones movies), although it may be too talky for some. There is some PG-level profanity, violence involving guns, and a rather condescending portrayal of native people.

Read our full review by Joly Herman

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Addison1
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    I was surprised at the language used in this movie. It was recommended to me by a friend with kids of a similar age, but there were several times I cringed at the needless language ("I hate a kiss a$$" and "Don't p!ss me off" are a couple of examples). There was a scene where Noah Wyle was in bed, wrapped up in a sheet, which strongly implied that he had been involved with the female lead, Nicole. I liked the strong female character of Nicole, but not enough to let my kids watch the rest of this series.

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