Shanghai Noon (PG-13, 2000)
common sense media says
Engaging Jackie Chan movie for older teens and up.
parents & educators say
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say language is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie has some bad language, potty humor, scenes in a brothel, and drinking and drug use (portrayed humorously, including a prolonged drinking game and a drunken horse). The racism of the era is touched on. Chong is thrown out of a bar and he is very hurt when he overhears Roy agree with an anti-Chinese comment. The prostitutes are portrayed stereotypically, but the leading women in the movie are brave, smart, capable, and loyal.
Violence:
Comic violence, characters in peril
Sex:
Scenes in a brothel, sexual situations
Language:
Some strong language
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking and drug use
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Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say language is an issue
- 40% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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reallybusy
parent of 16 year old
parent of 16 year old
A classic buddy story with a very, very funny script.
Ok, including the silly Wild West brothel/saloon stuff, this movie is straight out of a bored school-boy's daydreams. But there's enough here to keep a mom laughing too, especially Owen Wilson's dead-on comic timing and Jackie Chan's weird ability to be a Kung Fu Master and a big goofball at the same time. Let's face it, there's nothing funnier than a sensitive train robber. The combination of Kung Fu action and a really nice "do the right thing" story make this a favorite.
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Caelyn
adult
adult
Very funny, but not really a 'family friendly' movie.
Absolutely hilarious movie!! I loved it, though with some inappropriate themes and scenes in it, I wouldn't recommend it for kids under about 14.
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ccbluebonnet
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Hilarious!
Ah, I love this movie! It's one of the funniest movies I've ever seen! It was completely underrated in my opinion. I think it should've gotten much better ratings than it did. It can be crude at times, so for the sensitive people, if you plan on watching it, be prepared.
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LoveOwenWilson
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
teens
Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan?? *thumbs up* especially Owen Wilson!
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anna312
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
awsomely funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think pretty much most ten year olds could handle it. so ya the language is pretty bad but it could get much worse and ( for instance in coming to america). the violence is mostly kunfu by jackie and it is all pretty much comedy. and the sex is mosty just women dressed in skimpy outfits. so this movie is like one of my favorites right now, even i saw it like three years ago
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Rachel D
adult
adult
Great Jackie Chan fun
Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson made a great team for this one. Thoroughly enjoyable romp in the Old West.
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HALO13
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Good movie
I love shanghai noon it's funny and action packed.
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npk13
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
pretty good
This is a good action movie. Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan make a great team. There is not a lot of sex or language in it. I say 12+
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movieschooler
parent of 17 and 20 year old
parent of 17 and 20 year old
Message of loyalty and friendship, even in the face of danger, is the main theme. Mistakes are made and forgiven by real friends. Female characters are strong and self-reliant, a big plus. Parents can and should discuss language, drinking and sexuality, but even my non-drinking family laughed at the goofy drinking-game scene in this film. Violence is cartoonish and mainly skilled, stylized Kung Fu.
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nekosan
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Good Movie
Love the movie wish more were like this.
(=^-^=)
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bubbo
adult
adult
Fun!
A really entertaining action/comedy!
And don't listen to CSM on this one, it's okay for kids under 15. I saw it when I was 10, and it wasn't too inappropriate for me at that age.
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chargnar
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Hilarious
A really funny Jackie Chan movie
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