My kids and I really liked this movie (ages 8 & 11). With a big name like Martin Lawrence, I was concered the movie theme would be "adults only" but I was wrong. He was funny but the movie did a great job of keeping it realistic. I remember well the confusion and awkwardness of middle school. It was great feel-good movie.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Tired comedy about middle school basketball.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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Parents need to know that the film includes some mild language and the sort of physical comedy that shows up in kids' sports movies, such as head-whomps with the ball, punches and falls, and near-the-crotch hits. Coach provides a terrible role model for most of the film, concerned as he is with money and stardom; he soon catches on that the game and teamwork are most important. The film also includes brief shots of a smashed-dead eagle (obviously fake, but yucky), beer labels on TV, a child throwing up, coach's bloody nose, and a ridiculous bit where a preacher prays for the team's success.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the lesson that the coach learns: how is it good to be a team member instead of a selfish showboat? How are friendship and honesty more rewarding than making lots of money and being on TV? More interesting, how does the movie challenge gender roles, by making Big Mac the strongest team member and the home ec teacher a man? How might you make a mistake if you judge someone on first appearance, as Keith's mother judges Roy?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great move for middle schoolers
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Martin Lawrence is a hoot!
This was a wonderfully made movie suitable for all ages! There was no bad language, sexual situations, or violence at all. The "coach" did an excellent job showing kids today that money isn't everything. He took a team of "have nots" and made champions of them! Don't miss this one!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
LAME
Depressing, dumb, and NOT funny is the name of the game for this comedy. Go see War of the Worlds. (read my review)
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