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Walking Tall

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    OK as a WWE grudge match, but not as a movie.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse characters.
  • Violence:

    Intense violence for a PG-13.
  • Sex:

    Strippers (in underwear), sexual situation.
  • Language:

    Strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Characters are drug dealers, child takes drugs, drinking and smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Walking Tall

Parents need to know that this movie is close to an R for extreme and graphic violence and very strong language. Characters are drug dealers and a young boy smokes marijuana and takes crystal meth. Characters drink and smoke. There are scenes in a casino including scantily-clad dancers. There is a non-explicit sexual situation.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    It was awsome

    THe movie was a little un rated for kids.

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    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

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