I did like the storyline, but the language killed the movie for me. The f-word is in there multiple times and other inappropriate language, although that's the character they're trying to portray. There is also a lot of drinking and irresponsibility, but I can tolerate/accept that more.
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Lots of booze in mostly winning political comedy.
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Parents need to know that although this comedy has a young protagonist and could serve as an entertaining -- if superficial -- introduction to the political process, most kids probably won't be that interested. Maybe just as well, since the central character is a booze-guzzling loser who's downright neglectful of his 12-year-old daughter, especially in the beginning of the movie. There's also an allusion to drug use, lots of strong language ("s--t" and the like), and some stereotypes.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Bud's drinking affects his life and his role as a dad. What are the real-life consequences of drinking too much? Families can also discuss the political process. Is the movie's premise -- that every vote matters -- true, or is there some validity to Bud's pronouncement that votes don't count? What's behind the apathy that many Americans feel toward elections in general? How does the media impact people's impression of the political process and their feelings about voting
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
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bad language
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
If I had a choice to stick my head moldy cheese or watch this movie i would cose the 1st
I hated it it was horrible it should go in he trash what bozo made this.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
If I had a choice to stick my head moldy cheese or watch this movie i would cose the 1st
I hated it it was horrible it should go in he trash what bozo made this.
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I enjoyed ti
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
it was okay
It had a nice point - to go out and vote. But I thought it was one of the weakest movies Kevin Costner has played in. All actors just seemed over dramatic. I dunno if it was the drinking and swearing that made him that way, but it just seemed a bit silly.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
very good movie
my sister saw at 6 it's not that bad for language etc.
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