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Soul Plane

(2004, Rated R, Comedy, Starring Tom Arnold, Method Man, Snoop Dogg)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Raunchy comedy for adults only.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Parodies of stereotypes may seem like stereotypes themselves.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Comic peril and tension.
  • Sex:

    Extremely explicit sexual humor, references, situations.
  • Language:

    Very strong language including racial epithets.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking and drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Soul Plane

Parents need to know that this movie has a great deal of vulgar humor and crude material that may be offensive to some audiences. The movie walks a very thin line between breaking down stereotypes with humor and perpetuating them to get a cheap laugh, sometimes crossing it altogether. The movie includes strong, frequent profanity, including "bitch" and the "N" word. The treatment of the movie's gay character is a lipsticked caricature who's the target -- not the source -- of punchlines. There's a high level of very explicit sexual humor throughout the film. Sexual acts are described in great detail, and a frolicking couple attempt to have sex in every area of the plane. Characters partake of drugs, drink heavily to drown sorrows, and refer to "playa" lifestyles in nothing but positive terms. On the other hand, Nashawn's decision to do give something back to the community and to take responsibility for his actions is an important theme of the movie.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how some of the other characters respond to his decisions and how the other characters do or do not take responsibility themselves. Families could choose five different characters and discuss the stereotypes that they represent, in particular how these caricatures might limit how we see the person as a whole. Also, what value does humor have in this movie for tackling issues that are difficult to discuss?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    bad very bad

    very ranchy.this movie is so bad that it's no eveny for 17 year olds

  2. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    CATASTROPHIC

    VERRRYYYY BAAADD MOVIIIEE ITS all about sex drinking racism and drugs verry negative.....

  3. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    For racist black people

    Dumb and racist

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    funny

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    funny but nuts

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

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