Common Sense Media Review
Weak and often inappropriate romantic comedy.
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Down to You
What's the Story?
DOWN TO YOU stars Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Stiles in a tale of a lost first love.
Is It Any Good?
Teenagers, especially teenage girls, may want to see this movie, a passable romantic comedy starring teen dreams Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Styles. Somewhere, there is a sweet story about two college kids who fall in love and find more than they are able to handle. The movie shows us that they get into trouble for trying to take on an adult relationship without the emotional maturity it requires. They break up because they are not capable of talking to each other honestly about their fears. When they have a pregnancy scare, they realize that they are not prepared for the consequences of their actions. Desperate for a separation to give her space to grow up, the girl breaks up with the boy the only way she can think of -- by having sex with someone else.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the choices that are available to kids when they leave home to go to college, including the choice of friends, romantic partners, alcohol and drug use, the decision to have sex, decisions about classes and careers, and how they make those choices.
Movie Details
- In theaters : January 21, 2000
- On DVD or streaming : July 11, 2000
- Cast : Freddie Prinze Jr. , Julia Stiles , Selma Blair
- Director : Kris Isacsson
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Miramax
- Genre : Drama
- Run time : 91 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : mature thematic material, sexual content, language, drug and alcohol use
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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