Common Sense Media. Movie & TV reviews for parents. Use app. For Parents; For Educators; ... Poor Things. age 17+ Save Wildfire: Maple Hills, Book 2. age 17+Khleo Thomas is wonderfully engaging as Zero. In sharp contrast to most movies directed at 10- to 15-year-olds (come to think of it, to most movies of any kind), Holes respects the intelligence of its audience. It is even willing to challenge them, and that makes it a movie for everyone in the family to treasure.It's Victorian London, and Emma Stone's Bella lives in a tasteful townhouse with the mad scientist who also serves as her father figure. As Dr. Godwin Baxter, Willem Dafoe offers a gentle presence beneath his scarred visage. Bella is a grown woman but behaves like a toddler at first, grunting out words and throwing plates and dancing gleefully around stiff-legged.Positive Messages. The movie's dominant theme is about legacy in time. Positive Role Models. Basil Brown is a working-class man who can't affor. Violence & Scariness. Two intensely perilous moments: A character is bur. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Breasts and other body parts are revealed when a w. Language Not present.Violence & Scariness. Much of the second half of the film focuses on th. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Some bawdy scenes/references, especially in a few. Language. Almost all the dialogue is sung, with very little. Products & Purchases Not present. Drinking, Drugs & Smoking. Several scenes feature people drinking wine, inclu.Parents say ( 93 ): Kids say ( 211 ): Based on the popular horror video games, this movie starts out well, with sympathetic characters, a fun design, and an appealing comical tone, but it goes on too long and eventually falls apart. Directed and co-written by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's gives us a family we can root for and care about ...The violence and gore is gruesome and disturbing. A man's head gets caved in and you see the extremely graphic remains of his split open head in multiple shots after with brains and blood splattered on the floor. A man's face gets clawed off in detail. A young girl gets her head slammed repeatedly against a wall.Terrific film has incredibly realistic violence. No Country for Old Men is a very symbolic and differential film from others, however it is extremely violent. VIOLENCE: At the beginning, a man is strangled with metal hand cuffs violently for a very extended time. They drop the floor, the man still strangling the other, until eventually the ...Kids say ( 65 ): This movie will make you fall in love with romantic comedies again. It's not so much that Crazy Rich Asians ' storyline is original as it is well done; it rarely goes for the cliché. Romcoms have a tendency to portray their heroines as somewhat bumbling, not quite having their act together.Prisoners is a very intense and disturbing film about a man who will go to extreme measures to find his supposedly kidnapped daughter. Violence : 4/5 There isn't a lot of violence but when it happens it's extremely disturbing and at times can be bloody. A man is beaten to the point of extreme swelling on his face.Fantastic film, perfectly fine for older kids. This an absolutely beautiful film. The script is well-written and flows marvelously, carried by incredible acting by everyone in the cast, even the little children. Dev Patel is particularly amazing, giving such delicate emotion and feeling to his character, Jamal.Our review: Parents say Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say ( 7 ): If the objective of Love & Gelato was to display every romantic coming-of-age movie cliché known to man, it succeeded. Better movies in this category have provided guides to growing up, but a miscast lead, poor direction, and mediocre writing overshadow any such attempt …Our review: Parents say ( 32 ): Kids say ( 27 ): Walt Disney's clever adaptation is entertaining and skillfully animated. Kids will enjoy the melodrama and action, as well as musical interludes in a folksong style. Peter Ustinov lends his vocal talent to Prince John, creating a delightfully nefarious screen villain.What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Extreme violence, much of it involving children. Parents need to know that Orphan is a gory horror movie centers on extremely violent, sexual acts carried out by a 9-year-old girl. While the film's ultimate twist negates some of the queasy, sleazy feeling that comes from watching this kind of ...What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Positive Messages. Ultimately, The Impossible is a story of a mother. Positive Role Models. Maria and Lucas do everything they can to help eac. Violence & Scariness. The devastation the tsunami causes is catastrophic. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Adults at the resort kiss and dance and embrace.Parents say ( 92 ): Kids say ( 199 ): This Pixar film manages to be moving, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Much of the credit is due to director/co-writer Andrew Stanton, who fills the film with tributes to silent films and classic musicals. (Kudos to Burtt for adding such emotion to WALL-E's squeaks and bleeps.)Teen boys talk about kissing girls and. Parents need to know that The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (based on a short story by Lev Grossman) takes on the now familiar idea of being stuck in time as the basis for a story about two teens falling in love. The bond that Mark (Kyle Allen) and Margaret (Kathryn Newton) share by being trapped in a time ...The movie draws a sharp, satirical contrast betwee. Positive Role Models. "Lowly" Eliza proves to be resilient, sm. Violence & Scariness. One humorous scene in which Eliza is forced agains. Sex, Romance & Nudity Not present. Language. A single use of "ass," and a few "d. Products & Purchases Not present.Amid all the scary/horror content, the movie does. Positive Role Models. Although Rebecca is flawed and rebellious and is s. Violence & Scariness. Lots of scary, shocking moments. Characters are ki. Sex, Romance & Nudity. A man and a woman have a suggested sexual relation. Language.Our review: Parents say ( 12 ): Kids say ( 27 ): This so-so thriller goes hard with the mature content (language, blood, drinking, sex) but stays rather sedate in the character department, content to keep Spencer's "Ma" at arm's length.In today’s digital age, media players have become an essential tool for enjoying various forms of media content. Whether it’s watching movies, listening to music, or streaming onli...Parents say ( 93 ): Kids say ( 211 ): Based on the popular horror video games, this movie starts out well, with sympathetic characters, a fun design, and an appealing comical tone, but it goes on too long and eventually falls apart. Directed and co-written by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's gives us a family we can root for and care about ...Parents say ( 10 ): Kids say ( 2 ): This thriller suffers from somewhat jarring plot turns, some overcooked performances, and other flaws, but the sturdy, classical direction and Washington's anguished performance make it worth seeing. The Little Things is something of a departure for writer-director John Lee Hancock.Our review: Parents say ( 26 ): Kids say ( 51 ): Without question, Cumberbatch is up to the task of bringing to life a complicated, brilliant man. Turing is multi-dimensional, his emotional depths layered. He is, by far, the best part of this enjoyable, if flawed, film.Parents need to know that The Boss Baby is an animated comedy inspired by Marla Frazee's popular picture book. It addresses issues related to sibling rivalry (particularly an older child's fears that there will be less love after a new baby arrives) and has a fair bit of peril, though much of it is played for….It isn't graphic since it's made with Lego pieces, but it's a lot of aggression and violence for little kids who'll replicate it in their play. We'll wait a few more years before we re-watch this movie. Show more. 1 person found this helpful. Helpful. Katherine R. Parent of 8, 10, 14, 18+, 18+ and 5-year-old. April 30, 2024.Our review: Parents say ( 32 ): Kids say ( 27 ): Walt Disney's clever adaptation is entertaining and skillfully animated. Kids will enjoy the melodrama and action, as well as musical interludes in a folksong style. Peter Ustinov lends his vocal talent to Prince John, creating a delightfully nefarious screen villain.The movie has a heartfelt message about love being. Positive Role Models. Much has been made of heroine Tiana, who’s blazing. Violence & Scariness. A scary villain (who commands very creepy shadow m. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Characters kiss when they live happily ever after. Language Not present.Based on 3 parent reviews. CSM Screen name 888982 Adult. September 29, 2023. age 15+. Very slow movie, with a subtle story. We lost the teens about 20-30 minutes in, but we, adults, enjoyed it. Show more. jammymummy Parent of 12, 15, 18+ and 18+-year-old.Our review: Parents say ( 84 ): Kids say ( 122 ): Based on Roald Dahl 's popular book, this fantasy explores themes of youthful independence and personal identity. For younger children, though, especially those having some particularly difficult growing pains, Matilda may nurture morbid thoughts.The violence and gore is gruesome and disturbing. A man's head gets caved in and you see the extremely graphic remains of his split open head in multiple shots after with brains and blood splattered on the floor. A man's face gets clawed off in detail. A young girl gets her head slammed repeatedly against a wall.Cig. Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that Ambulance is director Michael Bay's action movie about two thieves hijacking an ambulance and starting a massive chase across Los Angeles. It's chaotic, show-offy, and too long, but it has likable characters and an offbeat, appealing sense of humor. Violence includes guns and….Parents say ( 78 ): Kids say ( 267 ): This is a good-natured, albeit unrealistic, family film that both kids and adults will enjoy if they're OK with the violence, profanity, and disrespectful behavior. Its endearing story …Poor Things is a pretty odd movie. The film, now available to stream on Hulu, and up for 11 Oscars, fits the expectations for a project from Yorgos Lanthimos, …Our review: Parents say ( 32 ): Kids say ( 27 ): Walt Disney's clever adaptation is entertaining and skillfully animated. Kids will enjoy the melodrama and action, as well as musical interludes in a folksong style. Peter Ustinov lends his vocal talent to Prince John, creating a delightfully nefarious screen villain.There's a lot of slapstick comedy and poor choices made but I didn't mind. This movie has none of the stuff that makes my kids anxious (people getting in to trouble, hurt or forced to physically change without their consent). We all watch it together (6, 3 and 2 year olds) despite my rating for 6 and older. Show more.8. 9. 10. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Get expert advice and tips on parenting in the digital age with our recommended media for kids, movie ...Old. By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 14+. Compelling concept, so-so execution; disturbing scenes. Movie PG-13 2021 108 minutes. Rate movie.Thoughtful journey of a teen girl. Lady Bird is a coming-of-age movie about a high school senior and the difficult relationship she has with her mother. Lady spends a lot of the film trying on her own version of adulthood (eg. her first job, dating & sex, drinking, bailing on friends). Each of these new ventures has right-sized consequences ...Our review: Parents say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. This 1993 romantic drama depicts the complexity, hardship, and unity of Black American life with its all-Black cast. Although considered a Hollywood classic, Poetic Justice is dated by its melodrama and clunky edits making for some uneven storytelling.Film Reviews. POOR THINGS: A Frisky, Freaky, and Funny Odyssey. November 27, 2023. Mark McPherson. A former video store clerk, Mark has been writing about… Read Next. It might seem reductive to refer to Poor Things as an eroticly comedic take on Frankenstein, posing the central monster as a woman who goes on a sexual and political odyssey.Jesus Revolution. By Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 14+. Faith-based drama is positive, not preachy; drug use. Movie PG-13 2023 120 minutes. Rate movie. Parents Say: age 11+ 24 reviews. Any Iffy Content? Read more.Parents need to know that Ocean's Eleven is a slick caper movie that keeps the audience rooting for appealing, clever con artists and thieves throughout. The fact that their target is a ruthless and violent business tycoon is meant to lessen the immorality and illegality of their adventure. There's….Poor Things is a spectacular film that has garnered critical praise, scooped up awards and has 11 Oscar nominations. That might be the problem. Audiences become absorbed in another world, so much ...Our review: Parents say ( 43 ): Kids say ( 58 ): This perennial Halloween favorite is full of silly moments. Some of the best scenes in Hocus Pocus involve the Sanderson Sisters -- Winnie, Mary, and Sarah -- walking through Salem on Halloween night, encountering costumed children.Graphic surgical gore & injury detail including explicit imageries of dissections. A corpse's eyes are stabbed multiple times within comedic contexts. One person bites another's hand. A pregnant female's baby is removed from her deceased body & her brain is switched with her baby's via invasive graphic surgery.In “Poor Things,” Emma Stone is Adam, in a sense, the product of a modern Prometheus, who will drive men wild. Which is both the funniest and pointed aspect of …Our review: Parents say ( 9 ): Kids say ( 8 ): After 23 years since the immensely popular original, this stop-motion clay animated sequel comes with a lot of anticipation. Some of the voices in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget might have changed -- Newton replaces Julia Sawalha and Levi comes in for Mel Gibson -- but the film maintains the same ...Parents need to know that Where Hands Touch is a drama about a multiracial German girl (Amandla Stenberg) during World War II who becomes a target of Nazi aggression yet falls in love with a young Nazi soldier (George MacKay). As in many Holocaust stories, violence is unrelenting and very upsetting. Nazis….Positive Role Models. Wednesday Addams is a strong, resolute, self-confi. Diverse Representations. Four actors of Latino origin play members of the A. Violence & Scariness. The show's tone is dark but comic, with many visua. Sex, Romance & Nudity. There's romantic tension between several character. Language.The Little Mermaid (2023) By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 8+. Halle Bailey dazzles amid more intense live-action scenes. Movie PG 2023 135 minutes. Rate movie.Twelve-year-old girls drink alcohol (vodka). Adult. Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that #Horror is a social commentary/slasher movie that deals with cyberbullying, social media, and poor parenting. Its message isn't plainly obvious, but there may be enough here to get teens thinking and talking about the relevant issues.Our review: Parents say ( 1 ): Kids say ( 1 ): This is a perfectly capable musical biopic, that is well-made and well-performed, but brings nothing new to a story so well-documented through the tabloids. Back to Black 's director Sam Taylor-Johnson is a safe pair of hands, and she handles the subject matter with delicacy and sensitivity.Stuffed with rude delights, spry wit, radical fantasy and breathtaking design elements, the movie is a feast. And Emma Stone gorges on it in a fearless performance that traces an expansive arc ...Parents need to know that Where Hands Touch is a drama about a multiracial German girl (Amandla Stenberg) during World War II who becomes a target of Nazi aggression yet falls in love with a young Nazi soldier (George MacKay). As in many Holocaust stories, violence is unrelenting and very upsetting. Nazis….Parents say ( 93 ): Kids say ( 211 ): Based on the popular horror video games, this movie starts out well, with sympathetic characters, a fun design, and an appealing comical tone, but it goes on too long and eventually falls apart. Directed and co-written by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's gives us a family we can root for and care about ...Read Common Sense Media's Sinister review, age rating, and parents guide. Scary, intense horror film involves kids and murder. Read Common Sense Media's Sinister review, age rating, and parents guide. ... and the gory bits aren't that bad seeing how the movie is from 2012 and things have changed since then. No sex, minimal language. I say ...A woman uses the promis. Parents need to know that Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig star in Masterminds, a comedy based on the true story of one of America's largest bank thefts. The movie has relatively mild levels of sex, drinking, and language, but the violence played for laughs could concern parents.Our review: Parents say ( 32 ): Kids say ( 27 ): Walt Disney's clever adaptation is entertaining and skillfully animated. Kids will enjoy the melodrama and action, as well as musical interludes in a folksong style. Peter Ustinov lends his vocal talent to Prince John, creating a delightfully nefarious screen villain.Kids say ( 39 ): This powerful and complex movie is best for mature teens and up; it may be too intense for younger kids, even those who are Civil War buffs. Rigorous, even pitiless codes of military behavior is something worth talking about with kids, especially in military families. The movie is important, because, during a time when white ...Our review: Parents say ( 38 ): Kids say ( 60 ): Sadly, this fifth chapter in the Conjuring franchise is, despite a temptingly promising locale/premise, nowhere near as scary, inspired, or coherent as its predecessors. The Nun boasts a strong cast -- led by Oscar nominee Bichir and Farmiga (the younger sister of Vera Farmiga, who played ...This film was a solid three stars, but Deadwyler's portrayal lifts the film. Her portrayal of Mamie Till-Bradley offers a unique portrayal to what we think is the victim trauma story. The film never collapses into spectator trauma and keeps the focus tight on Till-Bradley's understanding of the facts surrounding her son's murder.Kids say ( 39 ): This powerful and complex movie is best for mature teens and up; it may be too intense for younger kids, even those who are Civil War buffs. Rigorous, even pitiless codes of military behavior is something worth talking about with kids, especially in military families. The movie is important, because, during a time when white ...Graphic surgical gore & injury detail including explicit imageries of dissections. A corpse's eyes are stabbed multiple times within comedic contexts. One person bites another's hand. A pregnant female's baby is removed from her deceased body & her brain is switched with her baby's via invasive graphic surgery.Our review: Parents say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Although it starts with a not-bad idea, this disaster thriller is preposterously, laughably bad. It takes itself too seriously and is packed with poor acting, poor dialogue, poor continuity, and poor logic. Like so many post- Jaws shark movies, No Way Up ...Based on 10 parent reviews. Knrie Adult. January 9, 2022. age 13+. Despite the inappropriate content there's a decent message. There are definitely a lot of sexually suggestive jokes, a lot of swearing, and drinking/smoking and just general crude humor. This, like most movies, depends on the kid. If your child has had the talk about where ...This movie sends a great message and exposes the harsh reality that millions of child have to face. These realities are unknown to the regular public and it should have been the responsibility of the media to bring such topics to light. P.S. we need "hypermasculinity" to face dangerous situations and to bring resolution.La Luna. Charming romantic comedy has peril and violence. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.Poor Things is a film that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, leaving you pondering the nature of consciousness, the absurdity of society, and the indomitable human spirit. Check out the details in my parents guide movie review. Poor Things was released in theaters across the United States on December 22, 2023. The film stars Emma Stone (Bella Baxter), Mark Ruffalo (Duncan ...Parents need to know that The Crazies is a violent, somewhat cynical remake of a 1973 film by famed horror director George A. Romero. The tense movie is filled with strong language, disturbing images, i.e. grisly piles of mutilated and burned corpses, as well as blood, jump-scares, and other frightening moments. But….Some peril/action violence, but much of it is ligh. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Krupp and Edith (a cafeteria worker) flirt and eve. Language. Frequent use of potty words including "poop," "poo. Products & Purchases. Nothing in the movie (some background products res. Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Not present.Parents say ( 2 ): Kids say ( 7 ): This mostly terrible horror movie relies on chunks of ideas recycled from older movies, several predictable jump scares, and monster lore that wobbles all over the place and makes little sense. Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Imaginary begins with a cheat of an opener, a sequence involving a giant spider attack that ...Parents say ( 10 ): Kids say ( 2 ): This thriller suffers from somewhat jarring plot turns, some overcooked performances, and other flaws, but the sturdy, classical direction and Washington's anguished performance make it worth seeing. The Little Things is something of a departure for writer-director John Lee Hancock.Parents say ( 10 ): Kids say ( 2 ): This thriller suffers from somewhat jarring plot turns, some overcooked performances, and other flaws, but the sturdy, classical direction and Washington's anguished performance make it worth seeing. The Little Things is something of a departure for writer-director John Lee Hancock.Our review: Parents say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, this horror movie taps into our deepest, innermost thoughts and fears, zoning in on anxiety and isolation. The Harbinger uses a demon that appears in the characters dreams as a metaphor for the virus.In “Poor Things,” Emma Stone is Adam, in a sense, the product of a modern Prometheus, who will drive men wild. Which is both the funniest and pointed aspect of …The Brady Bunch Movie, while a funny spoof, is a very cynical take on the original TV show. While the original show emphasizes the importance of family values and living a kind life, it is these very morals that the movie mocks. While the movie does turn it around in the end by showing that kindness and being part of a family is important, most ...Stuffed with rude delights, spry wit, radical fantasy and breathtaking design elements, the movie is a feast. And Emma Stone gorges on it in a fearless performance that traces an expansive arc ...Parents need to know that Wicked is the movie adaptation of the blockbuster Broadway musical (itself based on Gregory Maguire's book) that first premiered in 2003. This retelling of The Wizard of Oz reveals the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who eventually becomes the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West, and her unlikely friendship with good witch Glinda (Ariana Grande).A former video store clerk, Mark has been writing about…. It might seem reductive to refer to Poor Things as an eroticly comedic take on Frankenstein, posing the central monster as a woman who goes on a sexual and political odyssey. That's the simplest way to describe the film, but it is so much more. It's an eye-popping adventure of ...Our review: Parents say: ( 2 ): Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Silver Skates is a storybook Russian turn-of-the century period romance that at 137 minutes goes on a bit too long, and with its unlikely ending feels a bit forced. What redeems it is two appealing leads, Fedor Fedotov and Sonya Priss, coupled with lavish costuming and settings ...Our review: Parents say ( 18 ): Kids say ( 65 ): This is the film that sky-rocketed Smith to blockbuster action-hero status; it's clever, intensely thrilling, and, if you can recognize the stock stereotypes and movie plots, very funny. Independence Day harks back to the classic alien-invasion movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the ...Mary Poppins is mysterious, firm, kind, and caring. Diverse Representations. Mary Poppins is a strong and resourceful woman, wh. Violence & Scariness. One of the neighbors pretends to be in battle and. Sex, Romance & Nudity. Kiss on lips between a married couple. Flirting an. Language.Wide shot of man. Teen vapes, sharing with an adult. Adult smokes ci. Parents need to know that Leave the World Behind is an end-of-the-world thriller based on Rumaan Alam's bestselling book about two families holed up in a remote rental house after a mysterious cyberattack. It's downbeat but so well-crafted that it maintains a gripping .... Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, influeExceptionally fantastic film is filled with mature elements from Our review: Parents say ( 37 ): Kids say ( 92 ): Fans of Stine's books may or may not find something to enjoy here, since the movie is less intent on being scary than on loud action, special effects, goofy humor, and a tentative teen romance. Director Rob Letterman previously made the critically slammed Gulliver's Travels -- also starring Black ... Facts about gum disease. Trusted Health Information from the Nati Kids say ( 22 ): Instead of painting Mr. Wilson as a meanie in this unexceptional movie, director Nick Castle makes him more complex -- the frustrated victim of Dennis's childish literal-mindedness. Matthau brings lovable grouchiness and wince-inducing pratfalls to the role, setting the stage for Dennis and Mr. Wilson's inevitable reconciliation.Parents need to know that Poor Things is director Yorgos Lanthimos' sexually explicit adaptation of an award-winning Frankenstein-like novel by the late Alasdair Gray. Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter, an unorthodox scientist and the reanimated creation of a surgeon. This movie is a cinematic masterpiece. To put it at three stars...
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