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The Sandlot 2

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    So-so sequel to a favorite kids' movie.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–9

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some social issues addressed, diversity celebrated and positive examples of teamwork.

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Rough and tumble, a brief fistfight.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some boy/girl romance, an aggressive and unwanted kiss.
  • Language:

    Frequent mild profanity (Hell, crap, ass) and one strong profanity (s-word).
  • Consumerism:

    A pair of Nike sneakers help the hero save the day, "Just Do It" included in dialogue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of The Sandlot 2 was written by Ellen Twadell

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.

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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.

Movie Details

Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Director: David M. Evans
Run time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/3/2005, DVD release: 5/2/2005
MPAA Rating: PG for language, scariness, mild sexuality

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title off and give it .0

    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!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on and give it 2.0

    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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