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Man of the House
- Review Date: July 17, 2005
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2005
Common Sense Media says
Not too much to cheer about in this lame movie.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie includes some violence, including gunfire. Characters are injured and killed, and there are some brief graphic images. There are sexual references, and the cheerleaders wear skimpy clothes. The movie includes social drinking and a scene in a bar, with a reference to a character's having given up drinking.
What's the story?
Tommy Lee Jones, in gloriously full-crag mode, plays a Texas Ranger who is assigned to protect cheerleaders who witnessed a murder.
Is it any good?
The plot of MAN OF THE HOUSE provides opportunities for many culture clashes and learning experiences. Unfortunately, most of those opportunities are neglected in favor of cheap humor and cheesy formula. We don't even get to see much cheering. The girls are cute. And Jones is cuter. There is some mild humor and some mildly involving action. But the movie tries too hard to be a little of everything.
And then there is a "this has nothing do to with anything else in the movie but Cedric the Entertainer is funny" scene, with Cedric as a former con turned preacher who shows off some of his best cheerleading moves. Cedric and Jones are pros who perk up a lackluster script. The girls are not quite interchangeable, with pop star Christina Milian a standout as the captain. Paula Garces (Clockstoppers), relegated to a stereotyped spitfire role, still shows some genuine spirit. It's frequently almost cute, almost funny, almost touching. Give it one cheer.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why it was hard for Sharp to talk to his daughter. What were the most important things that he and the cheerleaders learned from each other?
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Comdey Action and Betrayal all fit in to this movie
The story starts with an unstoppable Texas trooper who finds a case he cant solve without the help of college cheerleaders who witnissed this murder.
He is then assigned with two friends to guard these cheerleaders from the murderer while trying to determine who did the crime.He starts to bond with them and help them through their troubles.
Violence minor gore laungauge may throw the very young audiences away but ages 9+ should be able to handle this movie.
Overall you will laugh and find action in this comedy. Check it out
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H-h-h-h-hot!
Even if this movie wasn't very good it would still be the best thing I've ever seen considering there wa hot cheerleaders! There is a couple of references but not as bad as some movies nad not alot of language. 12 and up
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TOO CUTE!!!
I like Tommy Lee Jones in this role, he's GREAT!!!! The movie was cute, funny and had a great ending! I didn't think it was lame at all!?!?
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quite a bit a viloence for a comedy
i liked it a lot, but not for young audiences.
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| Studio: | Sony Pictures |
| Director: | Stephen Herek |
| Cast: | Christina Milian, Tommy Lee Jones |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 90 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | February 25, 2005 |
| DVD release date: | July 19, 2005 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | violence, sexual content, crude humor and a drug reference |
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