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Celebrity Deathmatch

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Where to watch: MTV2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Funny but violent satire for teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Promotes extreme fighting as way of solving problems between people who don't get along. But it also makes interesting social and political statements about how we view celebrities in our culture.
  • Violence:

    The show's title says it all. Claymation celebrities fight to the death, using whatever means possible to kill their opponent. Everyday objects become weapons, and the results are bloody and often gruesome (if any of it was live-action instead of animated, it would be like watching a grotesque snuff film). That said, all of the violence is clearly meant to be unrealistic and funny.
  • Sex:

    Many references to sexual activity, but they're discussed in a way that will go over the heads of young viewers. Occasional references to female body parts.
  • Language:

    Mild language, including words like "ass."
  • Consumerism:

    Occasional references to films and television programs celebrities star in, books they've written, and other commercial items they're promoting.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional subtle comments about drug or alcohol use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebrity Deathmatch

Parents need to know that as funny as this animated show may be for teens and adults, it's not appropriate for grade-schoolers and tweens. The series' extreme violence is continuous, and provides no discussion of the consequences of fighting and conflict. Parents should also know that sideline commentaries and interviews include many subtle references to drugs, alcohol, sexual activity, and transgendered behavior (one of the male commentators sports breasts under his suit).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the consequences of violence and violent acts. Why is violence OK on television but wrong in real-life? What's the difference between fighting and self-defense? How do you think the celebrities depicted in the show feel about seeing themselves in this context? Where do you think the show's creators get their ideas for match-ups? Families can also discuss why some animated television shows aren't meant for kids.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    all of the fighting results in bloody mess

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LOVE IT

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Ew

    Wow. For an animated show this is extremely disgusting. The violence is extreme, bloody, and gruesome, but it is funny on occasion.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    hilarious

    this show i hilarious, but is extremely violent and not for anyone under 13.

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