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The Sandlot 2

By Ellen Twadell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

So-so sequel to a favorite kids' movie.

Movie PG 2005 103 minutes
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age 10+

Based on 4 parent reviews

cjsl
cjsl Parent
March 11, 2023
age 9+

Just say no.

This was such a disappointment. My 9-year-old turned to me a few times and expressed her frustration with what a bad film it was. Lots of sexist comments and themes, lots of fat-shaming, lots of swear words, a forced kiss. Ugh. Gross. A complete waste of time. Hard pass.

This title has:

Too much swearing
dudleys of owkskeke
dudleys of owkskeke Adult
August 13, 2018
age 8+

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
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What's the Story?

THE SANDLOT 2 returns to the popular neighborhood playing field of The Sandlot and features a gang of boys led by David (Max Lloyd Jones) and rival gang of girls, led by the "liberated" Hayley (Samantha Burton). Both groups want the field for playing, and when they team together, they battle a "real" team of snooty Little Leaguers. The drama then switches to a fear of the enormous dog that lives in the yard next to the Sandlot.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (15 ):

The Sandlot 2 is not the worst movie for kids, but nothing really special, either. It does a good job of assembling a diverse cast, including children of different races, genders, and abilities (a member of the boys' gang is deaf, and James Earl Jones plays a blind character).

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about resolving conflict between people with different backgrounds and overcoming fear.

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