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All parent reviews for The Right Stuff
Average rating based on 6 parent reviews:
- 67% say language is an issue
- 50% say there are positive messages
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say there are positive role models
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Should really be PG-13 for cursing. Maybe even R.
I agree with thepedens--language is far worse than "mild" as the Common Sense Review termed it. I watched this movie with my two 10-year-olds, chose it after reading the review and then sat praying they would not get some of the language. The language is NOT OK for 10, or even 11. This should be at least PG-13.
There was also a scene where Gordy had to give a sperm donation. While they didn't show anything, I fast-forwarded, as I really, really didn't feel like explaining what THAT meant.
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Good movie, but mixed bag and iffy for kids under 12
This movie is great, but is also a mixed bag when it comes to role models, language and sex. I have a ten year old and felt some of the language was a bit more than I expected. *Spoiler* Also, one thing that caught me by surprise was the masturbation scene (off screen) as a sperm sample is requested as a part of the astronaut screening process. This required a whole discussion for one of my sons, which we had not expected. (In the end, a good thing, but would have been good to know it was coming.)
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Good for teens
I think the language just kills a great historical movie for kids. The "f" word comes up 2-3 times. Not appropriate nor needed in my opinion.
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Long telling of compelling subject
Breaking the sound barrier and the Mercury Seven astronauts are a very interesting story, but this is a long and sometimes inscrutable movie. The language is harsh for a PG movie (F-words are sprinkled throughout) and there is a Sally Rand dancing scene that makes no sense and introduces quick shots of a bare behind and breasts. Not lewd, but out of step with the rest of the movie.
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AGE
Terrific movie, but...
There's an awful lot of language in this movie that I was hoping to watch with my entire family. There were lots of f bombs, plenty of s---, bast----, hell and godd---.
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Great movie, language is in context
While there are four-letter words sprinkled throughout, I think it's worth noting that they're not used in a sexual context or even in anger, and not even for humor or shock value - just in the everyday slang of the pilots. It's about the most harmless use of these words I can imagine. The "sperm sample" scene, too, is handled deftly and in a scientific setting - basically, if your kids are too young to know what's going on, it'll blow right by them. There aren't many kids I'd hesitate about showing this to.
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