My Best Friend's Girl (R, 2008)
common sense media says
Inane, raunchy romantic comedy inspires no love.
parents & educators say
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say language is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this "hard R" comedy -- which may attract teen fans of star Dane Cook -- is stupid from the get-go and doesn't improve much as it goes along. It tries to earn laughs with coarse, gross-out humor, but not the genius kind masking a heartfelt message, a la Judd Apatow. There's partial nudity (breasts and butt) and non-stop sexual references, plus plenty of swearing (including "f--k"), drinking, demeaning sexist jokes, and more.
Violence:
Two men fight over a woman; couples yell, scream at, and insult each other.
Sex:
Strippers bare their breasts while doing lap and pole dances; couples straddle each other while having sex, though the camera shows them with their bottoms on; a naked backside is flashed briefly; passionate kissing; lots of crass jokes about copulation and other sexual acts, some in detail; a father uses his son as his wingman while picking up women at bars and then makes fun of him for falling in love; porn DVDs are strewn about, their titles and cover art visible; sex toys are displayed.
Language:
Frequent use of strong language, including "f--k," "p---y," "a--hole," "s--t," and "bitch."
Consumerism:
Titles of porn DVDs are clearly visible; Marlboro cigarettes; Pontiac.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Lots of drinking, sometimes to excess and fueling more-than-typical idiocy. Some smoking; a joke about cocaine.
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Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say language is an issue
- 40% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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anneslidell
educator and parent of 9 and 26 year old
educator and parent of 9 and 26 year old
Not for 16, 17... or anyone with a brain. Crude and sexist.
I'm surprised anyone thought this was appropriate for even 17 year olds. Kids don't have to be exposed to such crude, sexist movies. Too many good ones out there to give this any merit at all. I watched it alone. I'm a nurse and ex-military. Hard to disgust me but this movie had no redeeming qualities. Why would this site give it an okay for 16+ year olds? Can we let our kids be kids? If I don't want them talking like this or thinking of each other or themselves in terms of anatomical structures why would I allow it in my home? Women are repeatedly referred to as being P_ _ _ _ ys and C_ _ _ts and men as C_ _ ks. Are you seriously wanting your kids to watch? If consenting adults want a laugh and don't mind the sophmoric vulgarisms then go for it. Otherwise keep it out of your home. It was a waste of time.
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yummyyummy81694
adult
adult
Soooooooooo Funny
I laughed so hard within the first 5 minutes of this movie. . . definately should see it if you get a chance
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LilJohnGK
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Not For Everyone But Great Raunchy Comedy
Im 15, Watched this movie when i was 13 and loved it! Very very funny movie, Def. Not For a 13 year old to watch! lol Extremely Funny! I Loved It!
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