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Postal

(Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Dave Foley, J.K. Simmons, Zack Ward)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Over-the-top satire is unfunny, unformed, and unnecessary.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Stereotypical "comedic" portrayals of Islamic characters, obese characters, "white trash," "retards," religious cults, Asian characters, African-American characters, German characters, religious fanaticism, and more. Theft of private property. Discussions of biological warfare terror attacks. Police are depicted as brutal, corrupt thugs. A constant stream of "edgy" material that's clearly meant to be satirical, but lacking any real intent or intelligence behind it. "Comedic" use of Nazi iconography.
  • Violence:

    Depictions of shootings, fighting, brutality, and violence; a "comedic" re-enactment of the 9/11 attacks. "Comedic" depictions of suicide bombing. Blood and gore. Multiple depictions of murder, including the bodies of children. Gunplay. Explosions.
  • Sex:

    Discussions of sex, sexual acts, and sexual slang, as well as vulgar language; a major plot point revolves around a penis-shaped plush toy. Discussions of the virgins promised to Islamic martyrs. Male and female full-frontal nudity -- including naked breasts; depictions of sex acts, including oral sex.
  • Language:

    Constant foul language, including 'f--k," "s--t," "p---y," "damn," "c--ksucking," "motherf---ing," "ass," "a--hole," and much, much more.
  • Consumerism:

    Mentions of brands like eBay. Discussions of consumerism.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Marijuana is smoked; drug-smoking paraphernalia is seen; cigarette smoking; alcohol is consumed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Postal

Parents need to know that this film is deliberately crafted to push buttons with "edgy" material; regrettably, the ham-fisted level of execution means that the metaphorical buttons are not so much pushed as smashed to oblivion. An endless series of sexually charged, racially insensitive, and brutally violent "jokes" makes this movie as uncomfortable as it is unnecessary. It lacks the point of view or coherence that might make it enjoyable, or even interesting.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Parents can talk about the balancing act inherent in over-the-top satire: What makes one like Blazing Saddles a classic, while this movie simply feels tired and cheap? Families can also talk about the film's repeated 9/11 jokes; are there some things you can't turn into comedy? Finally, families can talk about Boll's reputation for bad-but-moneymaking movies; does Boll's ineptitude matter if his films turn a profit?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    okay for 8 and up

    love it, kids will understand it if very mature. watch it with your kids to explain tha tis is nnot real life and could never happen

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