Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee - TV-14
Green reality show is more talk than eco-action.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: Planet Green
- Cast: Ludacris , Tommy Lee
- Genre: Reality TV
Parents need to know
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?
Message
Social Behavior:
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).
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.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
The teams often hold strategy sessions and post-challenge celebrations at bars and nightclubs, so there's plenty of drinking.
Violence
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.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Will Wade
Is it any good?
But a lot of the participants' talk about living a green lifestyle seems to be just that: talk. While they spend a lot of time advocating a green lifestyle, the series doesn't really show them making any obvious changes to their own lifestyles. And while the competitions all have a green theme, it's not clear that racing to sell as much fried food as possible so the used oil can be used to produce biodiesel will really do much to save the planet. And when one team climbs into a private plane at the end of an episode, it seems like the group is only paying lip service to their message of change.
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