The Sandlot 2

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Common Sense Media says

So-so sequel to a favorite kids' movie.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there is a surprising amount of profanity for a PG movie, and graphic bathroom humor. There are some scary moments as a dog chases small children. There is some boy/girl romance, with one smooch, and a more aggressive kiss where a character kisses a girl against her will. While the cast is diverse and there are some issues early on about gender equality, the film never addresses these ideas thoroughly.

  • Frequent mild profanity (Hell, crap, ass) and one strong profanity (s-word).
  • A pair of Nike sneakers help the hero save the day, "Just Do It" included in dialogue.

What's the story?

THE SANDLOT 2 returns to the popular neighborhood playing field of The Sandlot and features a gang of boys led by David (Max Lloyd Jones) and rival gang of girls, led by the "liberated" Hayley (Samantha Burton). Both groups want the field for playing, and when they team together, they battle a "real" team of snooty Little Leaguers. The drama then switches to a fear of the enormous dog that lives in the yard next to the Sandlot.


Is it any good?

 

The Sandlot 2 does a good job of assembling a diverse cast, including children of different races, genders and abilities (a member of the boys' gang is deaf, and James Earl Jones plays a blind character). Not the worst movie for kids, but nothing really special, either.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about resolving conflict between people with different backgrounds and overcoming fear.


This review was written by Ellen Twadell
Teen, 15 years old
September 8, 2010
 

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Ok
If you saw the original, check this out, just for laughs. It's not even close to what the original was but it wasn't that bad. It's pretty much the same plot, a big dog (the Great Fear) who turns out to be gentle, a younger version of Smalls (not as good of a character, though) who's a dork. But instead of a baseball that goes over the fence, it's a model rocket!!?? And they added girls. The ending's kinda funny. (Tarquel got abducted by aliens!) But it's not as good as the first one.

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Kid, 11 years old
June 29, 2011
 
The Sandlot 2
This movie is really good. PG- For peril, some rude humor, a scence of a brief fistfight, and language.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
horrible
this is the worst movie EVER made!!! they can't even compare to the original. it's barely even about baseball!!! the actors can't act. DO NOT EVER see this movie!!! the first one is really good though!

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This review was written by Ellen Twadell
Topics:sports and martial arts, friendship
Studio:Twentieth Century Fox
Director:David M. Evans
Cast:James Earl Jones, James Willson, Max Lloyd-Jones
Genre:Family and Kids
Run time:103 minutes
Theatrical release date:May 3, 2005
DVD release date:May 2, 2005
MPAA rating:PG
MPAA explanation:language, scariness, mild sexuality

This review was written by Ellen Twadell
 

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