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Taxi

(2004, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Jennifer Esposito, Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Think twice before hailing this Taxi.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Capable and intelligent minority women.
  • Violence:

    A lot of comic peril, car chases and explosions, shooting, characters injured.
  • Sex:

    Mild sexual references.
  • Language:

    A few strong words.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Alcoholism portrayed as charming and comic, nitrous oxide inhalation portrayed as safe and fun.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Taxi

Parents need to know that this movie has a very lighthearted, even cavalier attitude toward substance abuse. Washburn's mother is an alcoholic, and this is primarily played for comedy. Washburn and Belle are exposed to nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), also played for comedy (including a side effect of making their voices deeper, a sort of anti-helium). Parents should make sure that children and teens who see this movie understand that inhaling nitrous oxide for non-medicinal reasons can be dangerous. The movie has a few strong words, including some not usually found in PG-13s, like an anatomical term and the "N" word (heard in a song lyric). The movie has a lot of comedy-style violence, with many car chases and explosions and some shoot-outs. Some characters are injured, but no one is killed or badly hurt. There are some mild sexual references. A strength of the movie is the portrayal of capable and intelligent minority women and inter-racial respect and cooperation.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I laughed, i cried but mostly i cried laughing so hard.

    This was a funny movie i dont know why critics dont like this movie i thought it was funny but not for some one under 12 yrs. old

  2. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Funny (I wish i had given it 4 stars)

    this movie is alright for children guess. Good looking women in bikinis and a scene of butt grabbing give it its PG-13 rating. This movie was really funny and catchy. Jimmy Fallon is hilarious. Its not a very intellectual movie so its mostly for teens. Fast cars, europian girls, a really really funny guy that sings like a girl. YOU cant go wrong.

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

    I watched it at least 4 times!

    This movie was funny and full of action and adventure. It was not very sexual or violent. It was mostly funny. Much of this movie is a car chase, but it doesn't get old, they keep it fresh and interesting. Some scenes may not be appropriate for kids under 12.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Didn't get bored.

    I took my 11 year old son to see this movie and wished he had been a little older. Very sexy ladies in the film and one scene of a woman touching another inappropriately. Other than this, we found it funny and engaging and would watch it again (when he's older).

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Not a great movie...

    This movie isn't that good...though Queen Latifah is funny. I wouldn't recommend seeing it.

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