Barely stopped my 14 year old daughter from going. We had to return to the theater we'd dropped her off at. Thanks common sense media.!
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Whatever Works
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Tepid adult comedy is no Allen masterpiece.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Whatever Works
Parents need to know that this tepid Woody Allen comedy tackles mature themes like threesomes, homosexual relationships, and infidelity, though there's little actual nudity or explicit sexual content. The main character tries to commit suicide (played lightly) but isn't successful. The language tends toward the insulting at times, but it isn't overly coarse; expect a little bit of drinking and smoking as well. The humor will most likely appeal to grown-ups or precocious older teens -- don't expect this to be on many kids' must-see list.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what the story says about relationships. Why does Melody seek the company of a much older man -- and vice versa? Is there anything wrong with a younger person taking up with a much older partner? How do movies usually portray that kind of relationship?
- Fans of Woody Allen can also discuss how this movie compares to his other films. What do his movies tend to have in common?
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- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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Lives in TennesseeI rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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