Parents' Guide to

Man Up!

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Unoriginal comedy about being manly has some heart.

TV ABC Comedy 2011
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age 12+

Based on 1 parent review

age 12+

ok

well i am a christian man and i love last man standing so last week after that show i thought i would give this show a try as well and it was actualy quite good and rather funny but it is more for older kids though

This title has:

Great messages
Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

The series offers some funny moments as the men support each other in their attempt to live up to a confusing idea of how their gender should behave. But the plot lines, which mostly revolve around the guys trying to solve a problem in goofy sort of way, don't feel very original. The conversations between them are often silly and mildly sexist, too.

The characters aren't very introspective about themselves or the world around them, but they are surprisingly easy to relate to. As a result, while the overall show lacks depth, it definitely has a little heart. If you are looking for some lighthearted sitcom entertainment, this one may fit the bill.

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