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Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Ludacris, Tommy Lee, Where to watch: Planet Green)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Green reality show is more talk than eco-action.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The whole show is designed to tout the concept of living an eco-conscious lifestyle. The two stars often talk about the importance of living green, as do the many celebrities who make guest appearances. There's plenty of trash-talking and some underhanded dealings as the teams try to jockey for position. It sometimes seems like the show's green messages are secondary to the contest, and while some participants claim to live a eco-friendly lifestyle, others openly admit that they pay little heed to their impact on the environment (though being involved with the program certainly has made them think about it, which perhaps is the goal).
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    No sex or nudity, but there's a fair amount of flirting between Tommy Lee and one of his team members, Nina.

  • Language:

    Some words are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    This show trades on Lee and Ludacris' star power and frequently promotes their musical careers. Plenty of other celebrities make guest appearances, and the participants often visit significant attractions and events, like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, as well as local establishments, which appear on screen and are usually referred to by name. The competitions involve a variety of green projects, many of which require products -- and even advice -- from companies that offer such services and are promoted by name.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The teams often hold strategy sessions and post-challenge celebrations at bars and nightclubs, so there's plenty of drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee

Parents need to know that this is a fairly standard reality program done up in green wrapping. Theoretically, the challenges are designed to promote eco-friendly habits -- or at least promote the idea of making changes that will benefit the environment -- but they sometimes seem to be mostly for show, with little evidence that any of the participants actually make adjustments to how they live. The teams often convene for strategy sessions and post-event celebrations at bars and nightclubs, so expect a fair amount of drinking. There's also some bleeped swearing and a bit of flirtatious behavior.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the "green" movement. Do you life an eco-friendly lifestyle? Do you think watching this show could prompt any changes in viewers' habits? Does enlisting celebrities make eco-friendly habits more appealing? Why or why not? Do you think the celebs in this series are sincere in their efforts to change their own habits -- and the world -- or are they just along for a fun ride? If the latter, why would they want to be on this show?
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