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XXX: State of the Union

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Loud, raucous, and predictable action flick.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Intense action sequences. Explosions, shoot-outs, vehicle chases, and hand-to-hand fighting.
  • Sex:

    Sexual innuendo.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Men name and dote on their cars.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink and smoke.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About XXX: State of the Union

Parents need to know that this movie includes intense action sequences, some strong language ("bitch" is a favorite for the men), and sexual innuendo (the women show cleavage repeatedly). The first scene is full of troops in black SWAT-style uniforms shooting automatic weapons and being blown up. Characters drink and smoke (and Darius is fond of French fries). Violence takes the form of explosions (so bodies fly in front of bursting flames), missiles fired, shoot-outs, vehicle chases, and hand-to-hand fighting. Many anonymous bodies fall.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the threat against the U.S. government (both scary and familiar in action movies), and the ways characters justify violence (to defend the nation, spread freedom). Families might also discuss Darius' very vocal opposition to racism and his moral decisions, how he chooses a right side (and the right girlfriend) when all choices involve violence. Why does he reject the abstract idea of authority but decide to serve the President? How is his friendship with Gibbons (a father figure) important in these decisions?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    GOOD

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    STUPID STUPID STUPID

    THE MOST STUPID MOVIE EVER! DO NOT SEE IT..... EVER!!!!!!!!!!

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Boring and same old action flick

    Dont waste your precious time to see this spend the time with your family and friends

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