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The Perfect Score

(2004, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen, Chris Evans)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Not terrible, but this MTV teen movie falls flat.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The characters band together to steal a test. Potty humor, drug humor, a teen pregnancy is played for laughs.

  • Violence:

    Tense situations and peril.

  • Sex:

    Sexual references, pregnant teen.

  • Language:

    Some strong and crude language.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking, smoking, drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Perfect Score

Parents need to know that this movie has some strong language and sexual references. Kids drink and smoke and use drugs, and there's a lot of drug humor. A teen pregnancy is also played for humor. The highly questionable morality of the basic premise is clumsily resolved.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    ski123
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Stupid and Offensive

    Some characters smoke drugs and steal tests. Inappropriate for kids under 14 years old. BAD MOVIE!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Thehorrorflic
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Perfect plan but slips up

    The movie was truly great though at certain points you really see that the funniest character in the movie does pot -- not good for anyone that doesn't know what drugs are. A few verbal references to sex, not an issue, you hardly notice. Be sure to watch the last ten minutes because that's when the message finaly comes in, believe it or not. The plan was impenetrable but then .. well I won't tell. Worth every single penny and will have you interested from begening to end. So I say about 12,13 would be good for a start.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    nrd123
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A Great Movie

    Don't be scared off by the MTV label. This is a great movie and is not the normal MTV stuff. It is much more appropriate than most. The 14+ rating is perfect.

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