The Air Up There

Movie review by Randy White, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 11+

Offensive, shop-worn comedy.

PG 1994 108 minutes

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age 6+

Grew up watching this as a missionary kid

This is a fun, feel good, family friendly comedy set in Africa. My parents lived in Africa, we are friends with Africans. This movie captures the warm humor, community, values, and culture of the African people. It shows the growth of our main character from being a selfish competitive man to a selfless friend who embraced the culture of the people. I am 25 and watched this when I was 5 years old and I have loved it since.

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age 8+
This movie isn't really worth watching. Offensive and not very well made.

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