it is good for a family movie and is funny with some action but kids could get bored with the beggening
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Paul Blart: Mall Cop
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Kevin James' slapstick comedy will amuse older tweens.
Themes in this movie include: materialism
updated 09.21.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Parents need to know that since this slapstick comedy is set in a mall, it features a tremendous amount of consumer/product integration. As a result, almost every scene includes a real mall store or restaurant. There are lots of humorous pratfalls -- but the criminals also threaten to kill people and use guns, and there are a few explosions. Several jokes target the obese (including the main character). The language is mostly confined to insults (though there's at least one use of "s--t," as well as a couple uses of "hell," "ass," and "oh my God"), and the sexuality is limited to flirting, a kiss ... and an extended scene set in Victoria's Secret.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether the movie's mall setting makes its brand/product placement more or less obvious. Are all of the stores and brands distracting, or are they just part of the scenery? Do you think that has more or less impact than other kinds of product placement?
- Families can also discuss the appeal of "underdog" heroes. What makes Paul an underdog? How does he overcome the odds?
- The movie makes several references to his weight, as well as featuring sight gags about obese women. Is it OK to poke fun at some groups but not others? Why or why not?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
good for family 9 and up
veryyyyy funny for family worth watching 9 and up
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
Awesome for kids!
Some violence, not bad. Some swearing, some drinking
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
iffy for 11+ but still funny
I think mall cop was a very funny movie but they did cuss alot. I think 11+ should see this movie!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Older kids will have a better time
This movie is fine for kids they just can't really enjoy or get the jokes or funny scenes older kids can get. Some parts are iffy for younger kids but it was a GREAT MOVIE
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
good movie
this movie has lots of drinking, talking about relationships, and is very sacry in some parts. but it was still good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
good movie
this movie has lots of drinking, talking about relationships, and is very sacry in some parts. but it was still good.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Paul Blart Saves My Day!
I absolutely adored this movie-and I'm sure you will, too. But some of the language might be out of line for younger kids. I said that this movie had good role models because Paul Blart saved a mall and still got his girl. It shows that you can do anything, even though many people teased him about his weight.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Slapstick Comedy
This movie is kind of dumb, but at the same time it is funny and sweet.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
This movie is unbelievable!! My kids wanted to see this so I decided to let them . We all went to see it and left during the middle of it . It was very violent and language was horrible . He got very drunk in one part , he gets hit with a skateboard and falls through a tall window . I don't think it's a kids movie at all!! Sex was extreme too . Not even for adults .
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Why do they add language and a scene where people are really, really drunk?
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
never watch it
i watched like the first two minutes of it and had to turn it off it was so bad the humor was lame and a thought paul was gross! save ur time and money and watch real comedy like get smart and shanghai noon
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i LOVE this movie and theres no shi*
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
Great for kids, terrible for parents!
I am extremely strict about what movies my children watch. I was iffy about my 7 and 10 year old watching this movie. We watched it as a family and it wasn't bad at all. The kids really enjoyed it and laughed out loud. For adults, it is a horrible, boring movie.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Well...
It was funny, but I got a bit bored watching it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great! :)
Great movie! Very funny! Love it!
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
one of the best movies ever
one of my favorite movies it was just so good
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
fine for seven and up
The movie had some very funny scenes in it. I watched it with my children and thought that it was a good movie.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
it for younger kids and older
it funny and gives a good message to kids that just because your not some big hot shot you can still be the hero
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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12+ ?!!!!!! r u kidding me!!!!
they say ass one time and he gets drunk...OMG YOUR KIDS R GOING TO DIE!!!!!! THERE OVEREACTING!!!!!!!!
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Ratings at a Glance
| 73% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 73% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 47% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 47% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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