The Lookout (R, 2007)
common sense media says
Twisty heist flick is saved by star's performance.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although younger viewers might be drawn to this film by star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, it features bloody, harrowing violence, lots of swearing ("f--k" and then some), and brief sexual imagery. A car accident is repeated from different angles throughout the film, and flashbacks showcase the aggression of hockey in short, handheld takes. But the goriest violence involves shootings (with handguns and shotguns) that result in bloody bodies. There are some brief glimpses of naked bottoms and other sexual scenes and characters drink (some to drunkenness), smoke cigarettes and pot, take prescription pills, and talk about meth production.
Violence:
Brutal car accident (auto hits a combine full-speed) is repeated in flashback and is increasingly bloody and/or violent each time; hockey game flashbacks are abrupt, slamming, and fast-cut; Chris' father keeps guns at home; shootouts are rough, with bloody injuries.
Sex:
Chris comes on to his counselor ("I thnk about f--king you"); sex sounds heard from another room; a couple of brief naked-bottom shots (one man, one woman); Luvlee seduces Chris (she pulls up her nightgown and puts his hand on her); sexual slang ("did you get a hummer?", "getting blown," "bone"); conversation about Luvlee's work as a stripper.
Language:
Several uses of "f--k," as well as "ass," "s--t" (sometimes with "bull"), "damn," "prick," "hell," and "bitch."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Cigarette and marijuana smoking; drinking in a bar and at home; Gary and Chris' father both get visibly, obnoxiously drunk; Chris is on meds; Gary uses an asthma inhaler; Lewis describes his experience cooking meth (the fumes blinded him).
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idenena34
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
i think its ok i think its good for under 14 and up
i like it its ok
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fdog1
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Umm..... AWESOME!
This was a great action/heist film. Lot's of swears, some half nudity, and gory shootouts. Great acting and storyline. 8.97/10. Excelent movie to watch with friends, especially if your friends are 13 and over, hint hint.
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Contains Bank Robbery
The good role models is everyone helps Chris after being injured in an accident that leaves him mentally handicapped; he also moves on, but flashbacks to his accident get progressively bloodier. There is a man and a woman nude, and Christ makes sexual cracks; along with these cracks of sex there is extremely questionable language. He is convinced into drinking by others who drink. Part of the plot is robbing a bank.
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