• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Teen fans will love faithful -- if uneven -- adaptation.

Why We Rated This for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

• Messages:

  Bella is mature and smart, but she's also dependent and fragile. Edward is respectful and gallant, though often somewhat angsty. Their relationship is chaste and loving, but it could also be perceived as obsessive. Contemporary Native Americans are featured.

What to watch out for

• Violence :

  A lot of the violence is implied: There are fast shots of vampires right before they kill their prey (both human and animal). A group of guys follows Bella down a dark alley and starts harassing her; Edward threatens them. A predatory vampire tries to kill Bella. There's a bloody, vicious fight between an evil vampire and the Cullens. Bella is seriously hurt and ends up in the hospital. Charlie, a sheriff, has weapons, including a shotgun.
• Sex :

  As in the book, Bella and Edward have an intensely romantic relationship. They stare and gaze at each other lovingly and share some passionate embraces and a couple of kisses, including one make-out session that takes place on a bed while Bella's in her underwear. Other couples flirt, hold hands, and swoon at each other.
• Language:

  Incredibly mild for a PG-13 film, just like the book: "repulsive," "vile," "dammit."
• Consumerism:

  Brands featured include Volvo, Hummer, Mercedes, Mac, BMW, Lays potato chips, Body Glove, and Southwest. Most appearances are subtle, though Edward's Volvo has some big moments.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  No drinking or smoking by underage characters. Bella's dad and his friend stock up with cans of beer for an afternoon together but aren't actually shown drinking them. Bella gives her dad an unopened can of beer in one scene.

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