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The Rock
- Review Date: September 21, 2005
- R
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- 1996
Common Sense Media says
An explosive, violent, mile-a-minute actioner.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there are explosions, violent shoot-outs, fistfight scenes, and gruesome scenes of chemical burns. Language should also be noted as many characters curse throughout the film. There is one sex scene. The "R" rating is appropriate; the movie is way too intense and violent for kids.
What's the story?
When ex-marines plan a nerve gas attack on San Francisco via a stakeout on Alcatraz, the US government calls on two men to help save the day. Stanley Goodspeed (Nicholas Cage), a sassy nuclear weapon expert is teamed up with John Mason (Sean Connery), the only man who ever escaped from Alcatraz. General Hummel (Ed Harris) leads the ex-marine charge to seek monetary reparations for families of forgotten soldiers killed during covert operations. San Francisco is in the hands of Goodspeed and Mason and their team, and soon the city by the bay is besieged by explosions, car chases, shoot-out scenes, and an out-of-control trolley.
Is it any good?
As expected from Jerry Bruckheimer (Producer) and Michael Bay (Director) who have teamed up before in Bad Boys, Pearl Harbor, and Armageddon, THE ROCK is a high-octane action flick. Over-the-top explosions and cheesy one-liners make this film typical Hollywood. This increases entertainment value, but it brings nothing new to the table and the plot is predictable. Another flaw is the over-used "good cop/bad cop" cliché.
If you want action and entertainment, THE ROCK delivers, but if you want something more than predictable Hollywood, it may not be the film for you. It contains vulgar language and lots of violence, but mature teenagers and adults could find it highly entertaining.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the topic of terrorism, as it aptly applies to the US's current situation.
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Good 4 tweens
I am 12, and I could handle this movie. But taking you small children to see this movie is going to be the worst mistake you will ever make! WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY too much violence and language!
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Pretty good.
Its good butone of the movies. Still you should see it!
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Very good movie! The f bomb is said constantly throught the movie. One man is impaled by a knife and another falls on a spike.
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Kid, 9 years old
April 24, 2011
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i'm 8 and I can watch it. its violent and has profanity but i don't think its that bad! Its my fav movie
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Kid, 12 years old
March 4, 2010
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on Bruena is rated TV-14 edited and on Disney is rated TV-PG-S and unedited
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Lots of Fun
This movie has become one of my all time favorites!! An absolute must see!!!
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| Studio: | Buena Vista |
| Director: | Michael Bay |
| Cast: | Ed Harris, Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Run time: | 136 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 1, 1996 |
| DVD release date: | December 2, 1997 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | strong violence, language and a sex scene |
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