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Thunderball

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Even James Bond can miss his mark.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Bond's womanizing and violent tactics make him an inappropriate role model.

  • Violence:

    Shooting, stabbing, and spear-gunning. Men are fed to the sharks, but none of the scenes is overly graphic. Bond's first seduction is forceful.

  • Sex:

    Some bed-hopping and a few revealing bikinis.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Thunderball

Parents need to know that this movie delivers the usual Bond fare: sexy, scantily-clad women, bed-hopping, and gun and fist fights.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the James Bond character. Are viewers supposed to like him? Why does he have lasting appeal? How does he treat women? What do you think of this behavior? Has this changed at all over the years?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Joker15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    bournefan
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    good movie

    bond is really good but there are some violent spots

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    bubbo
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good

    I have to disagree with CSM on this one, I think it was one of Bond's better outings. It is very corny but entertaining and lots of fun.

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