Parents' Guide to

Crossroads

By Nell Minow, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Britney bomb isn't appropriate for her young fans.

Movie PG-13 2002 93 minutes
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Here is the good news: Britney Spears is a better actress than Mariah Carey. Here is the bad news: the movie is not very good. Here is the worse news: it is not appropriate for the girls who should have been its prime target, Britney fans ages 8-14. Instead, the movie has subject matter that is too mature for that age group, but treats those subjects without any of the originality, maturity, or genuine understanding that would hold the attention of older teens or adults. Its biggest fault is not having a clear idea of its audience.

Movie Details

  • In theaters: February 15, 2002
  • On DVD or streaming: July 23, 2002
  • Cast: Britney Spears, Taryn Manning, Zoe Saldana
  • Director: Tamra Davis
  • Inclusion Information: Black actors, Latinx actors
  • Studio: Paramount Pictures
  • Genre: Drama
  • Run time: 93 minutes
  • MPAA rating: PG-13
  • MPAA explanation: sexual references and situations and teen drinking
  • Last updated: July 12, 2022

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