Underclassman (PG-13, 2005)
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Even charming Nick Cannon can't save this movie.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the movie focuses on high school-aged boys engaged in illegal activities (stealing cars, in order to support a drug ring). They also drink, smoke, disrespect their teachers, and talk about sex (using slang referring to Viagra, erections, and sexually transmitted disease). The film also features mild images of action-movie violence: car/bicycle chases, fights, rough competition on the basketball court, and shoot-outs (including the use of a nail gun as a weapon). These rebellious students, adult villains, and some hardnosed cops lie to, betray, and disparage other characters. Women occasionally wear scant clothing, including one girl who sunbathes topless (she covers her chest with her arms). Some fart, bowel movement, and puke jokes.
Violence:
Action-movie-ish (fights, car crashes, shoot-outs, nailgun used as weapon).
Sex:
Sexual talk/slang, some kissing, jokey reference to Viagra/erection, teacher and fake student/undercover cop flirt.
Language:
Mild cursing ("ass").
Consumerism:
References to some popular cars, Ben& Jerry's ice cream.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
High school students drink and smoke, plot involves illegal drug sales.
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