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Look Who's Talking (PG-13, 1989)

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Enjoyable first film in the "talking baby" genre.

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  • 50% say sexual content is an issue
  • 50% say language is an issue
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this film begins and ends with simulated sperm seeking out their egg destination. The film also deals with a child born out of wedlock as the result of an adulterous affair with a client. There is some heavy petting and the occassional poop joke.

Positive messages: While the two main characters turn out to be highly responsible, Molly does bear a child from an adulterous affair, and the extremely selfish Albert cheats on all of the women in his life. James takes shortcuts to procure as much free stuff as possible.
Violence: Crazy car chase (but no one injured), scuffle between James and Albert.
Sex: Film begins and ends with simulated sperm/egg action, heavy petting as part of an adulterous affair, implied sex (Molly removes her shirt and is seen in her bra), birth of a child (though nothing graphic), birth control jokes, boob jokes, sexual innuendo.
Language: Occasional swearing, but limited to phrases such as S.O.B. Occasional poop jokes.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Light social drinking.
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What's the story?

What's the story?
LOOK WHO'S TALKING chronicles the unlikely love affair of Molly (Kirstie Alley), a CPA, and taxi driver, James (John Travolta). After finding herself pregnant with the child of her married client Albert (George Segal), Molly sets out to find Mikey (vocalized by Bruce Willis) the "best daddy." She makes a deal, whereby James will serve as her babysitter and then finds herself conflicted. Should she wait around for a hotshot Mr. Right or take a chance with the dashing and exciting (but poor) James? He's a dreamer, but according to Mikey's musings, he is surely a keeper.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Look Who's Talking proved that Americans love talking babies and served as a springboard for Travolta's comeback. While silly, the film stands the test of time and includes underappreciated performances by veteran Abe Vigoda (The Godfather, Barney Miller) as James's senile grandpa and Academy Award Winner Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck, Tales of the City) as Molly's wisecracking mother. Look Who's Talking also includes a fabulous 1960s/1970s soundtrack that gives Travolta ample opportunity to throw in come classic dance moves.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Sony Pictures
Director: Amy Heckerling
Cast: Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley
Genre: Comedy
Run time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release: October 13, 1989
DVD release: February 24, 1998
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA explanation: mature material.
This review was written by Kelly Kessler
 
 

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CSM Screen ...
teen, 17 years old
 
Its ok
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G3
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PG-13 movies are supose to be for kids over 13!
Some of them are exeptions for kids! This ones not!
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Bobslob
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BABIES THAT TALK ARE FUNNY!
I dont care who you are or what you think you know, babies that talk are funny! This kid blabs about everything and everyone, even about his mamas chest because she has his milk in there. HAHA Thats good stuff! And who dont like John Travolta? That man is one of the best actors of all tim. This is a great movie for babies and babie lovers of all time. Forever.
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Anaheim2011
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JUST READ MY REVIEW PLEASE OKAY!!
OMG okay so I bought this movie for like 25 cents at a garage sell and OMG WHEN I GOT HOME I WATCHED IT WITH MY PARENTS AND MY 7 YEAR OLD SISTER WHILE EATING!!! OKAY SO NEXT WEEK I'M GOING TO BE 12 AND I JUST STARTED 7TH GRADE IN 5TH GRADE WE LEARNED ABOUT PUBERTY AND A LITTLE ABOUT SEX BUT I KINDA ALREADY KNEW ABOUT SEX SO YEAH MY LIL SIS WAS SHOWERING IN TH FIRST PROB. 20 MIN OF THE MOVIE SO GOOD SHE DIDN'T SEE THE BIRTH PART! I DID AND HONESTLY I SAY THAT FOR ME IT'S OKAY IT'S KINDA FUNNY BUT THERE WAS A LOT OF PARTS WHEN I WAS LIKE UGH I REALLY NEED TO THROW UP CUZ I WAS EATING!!! AND YA LITTLE ADVICE DON'T EAT WHILE WATCHING THIS MOVIE!! >.< OKAY SO MOST OF IT IS ABOUT SEX SPERM EGGS BREAST AND DICKS SO SINCE I ALREADY KNOW ABOUT IT YEAH BUT MY PARENTS WHERE LIKE TURN IT OFF!! >.< ANYWAY I DIDN'T GET THROUGHT THE MOVE :/ CUZ MY SISTER!! I ALMOST GOT IN A LOT OF TROUBLE!!! THOUGH THE BABY IS HILARIOUS!!
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A Kid's Review
Too many swears.
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dramaqueen@hot ...
parent of 11 year old
8
 
as long as kids have guardins to watch with then yes its ok to watch!
the movie is so cute yes ofcourse if you have kids there gonna probably ask you about the beginnig of the movi ethe sperm and egg i remember when i were little i seen this movie back then i was only 4 so i did'nt understand the very first part of the movie the egg i always thought was a heart and the sperm i did'nt get it ofcourse at 4 years of age no child knows what that means but the movie is funny and kids can watch it as long as there with there guardins yeah Pg-13 movies are for kids over 13 but if they have they folks its a cool movie to watch the baby is so cute little Mikey oh how i love him!
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kaytopian
teen, 14 years old
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LOVE IT!!
it does have some SC and lanugage but usually if its on edited t.v its ok to watch with your family.
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KarenFi5
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Look out!
Two sex scenes in the movie. The F word is used once. The Lord's name is said in vain. All the while, the woman is having an affair with a married man.
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Dominicboo1
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Out From The Mouths of Babe (My Opinions on Look Who's Talking)
We do find out where babies come from, and Mikey's comment are exremley surprising. Calling a potential father a "d" for notting letting him watch a Snuggles Commercial (Bear Show).
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it depends on the rating.
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