Common Sense Media Review
By Sandie Angulo Chen
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
3-D adventure is funny ... if you're a first grader.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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G-Force
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 42 parent reviews
Parents say the movie is generally appealing for children and enjoyable for family viewing, though it features some potty humor and occasional inappropriate language which may concern some guardians. While many kids love the cute animal characters and action-packed scenes, some parents noted the film contains unexpected violence and messages that may not be suitable for all young viewers.
- family-friendly
- humor issues
- unexpected violence
- care for animals
- mixed reviews
- enjoyable characters
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 68 kid reviews
Kids say that the movie is generally fun and entertaining for younger audiences, with humorous moments and cute characters; however, it contains some mature jokes and predictable clichés that might not appeal to older viewers. While it has a positive message and is suitable for family viewing, many reviewers noted its appeal mainly to children, underscoring its childish humor and somewhat simplistic storyline.
- fun for kids
- predictable plot
- mature jokes
- family-friendly
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
A group of genetically engineered rodents (three guinea pigs and a mole) form a secret squad of special agents ready to do the U.S. government's bidding. Led by Darwin (voiced by Sam Rockwell), the team includes Juarez (Penelope Cruz), Blaster (Tracy Morgan), and technology genius Speckles (Nicolas Cage). When the team uncovers a consumer electronics CEO's (Bill Nighy) plot to activate secret computer chips in every appliance his company has ever sold, they must stop him while also fending off their government bosses (Will Arnett), who want to shut down the G-Force unit.
Is It Any Good?
Kids, especially early elementary schoolers, will love G-FORCE's talking animals, toilet humor, and 3-D action. But anyone older than 8 may be hard pressed to find the film worth seeing. There are laughs (albeit predictable ones), and the voice cast is talented, but the story and execution are an example of yet another lazy attempt to extract easy money from a population desperate to head to the multiplex.
Parents who want to delight their first graders, will score extra points for taking them to see a bunch of guinea pigs act like special-ops agents and make a ton of fart jokes. But if you're trying to please a group that includes tweens and teens, the humor will prove way too unsophisticated.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the movie's potty humor. Is it funny or too crude? Why do so many movies for kids amp up that kind of joke?
Also, the movie's violence stems from a character's desire for vengeance. What lesson does he learn in the end?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 24, 2009
- On DVD or streaming : December 15, 2009
- Cast : Bill Nighy , Sam Rockwell , Will Arnett , Zach Galifianakis
- Director : Hoyt Yeatman
- Studio : Walt Disney Pictures
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 90 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some mild action and rude humor
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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