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Meet the Spartans
- Review Date: June 2, 2008
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2008
Common Sense Media says
Dumb, raunchy comedy is a tired spoof attempt.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that plenty of teens will want to see this mindless spoof, even though (or perhaps because) it's riddled with gross-out humor fueled by swearing, bodily functions, offensive jokes, and cartoonish violence. Pop culture references -- and outright product placements -- are peppered throughout, too. We've seen it all before in films like Date Movie and Epic Movie, but it's possibly even less funny here.
What's the story?
From the directing team behind Date Movie and Epic Movie comes yet another spoof, this time of the "swords and sandals" genre. Using the stylized, over-the-top 300 as its "inspiration," this spastic, goofy comedy is set in Grecian times. The not-so-mighty King Leonidas (Sean Maguire) faces the threat of an attack from Xerxes (Ken Davitian) and his Persian army. His captain (Kevin Sorbo, spoofing himself) manages to round up a ragtag army who'll gladly step into a "battlefield" that requires them to "step up," hurl insults, and break dance, all in the name of Sparta. Good thing they're not required to do much else, since they don't appear to be too handy with the weapons.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Hollywood keeps churning out this type of movie. What makes them appealing to certain viewers? What part of the humor works (or doesn't)? Do you think anyone will find any of it funny decades from now, when half of the references will have been forgotten? Does any of it go too far? Are there better examples of spoofs?
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This movie was better then I thought actually. I mean it wasent that good but not as bad as some of the movies these guys have mad. There are sexual jokes and some language but its not too bad. Not really worth watching but if you do then atleast your not in for the wors time of your life.
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THIS IS THE FUNNIEST SPOOF EVER!
ok this movie was so funny it was the best one I have ever seen I like when they did the yo mamma jokes and the tyra banks part except if they took out the part with the neck cracking I would so buy it!
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worst movie ever
worst movie i have ever seen protect you children it's gross
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Funnier Than Disaster Movie! But only by a little bit.
I rented the Unrated Pit of Death edition and have seen the theatrical version On Demanand. This is a really funny movie if your a teen. My favorite parts were the shrek baby, American idol, and the ending credits. Of course, I loved the whole movie. For 13 and up definatly. The male spartans greet each other by making out, whereas the men give the woemen a high five. Thats probably the worst of it.
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AWFUL
DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE! It is terrible and I wouldnt recomend it to anybody!
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just for laughs!
this movie sent me laughing for hours. it has its funny moments but other than that it would be pretty crappy. the funny stuff does involves alot of sexual themed things and the part where he snaps his neck in that dance battle is...ew!
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Hah!
Hah! Funny! Made me laugh- and I'm ten!
Oh yes, it was funny and I want to see it again!
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Directors: | Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg |
| Cast: | Carmen Electra, Ken Davitian, Sean Maguire |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 90 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 25, 2008 |
| DVD release date: | June 2, 2008 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | crude and sexual content throughout, language and some comic violence. |
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