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Air Bud: Golden Receiver Review

For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 6+

Cute but more intense than other Air Bud movies.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that the fact that life goes on after a loved one's death colors the plot of this movie. Josh's moods reflect his disgust with the idea of his mom dating someone else. But he learns to trust again, which is an important lesson.

  • Families can talk about Josh's situation. Does life really go on when a family member passes away? How do we deal with death and still try to live a full life?
  • How is Josh coping with his dad's death?

The good stuff
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    Messages: Josh is still mourning his father's death, but the good role modeling provided by his coach and his mom's new boyfriend help him to begin to move on with his life. Girls take a secondary role here, however. They are cheerleaders or are on the sideline.

What to watch for
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    Violence and scariness: Football is brutal, but not violent, per se.

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    Sexy stuff: Josh's mom dates after her husband dies. She is shown wearing short skirts and makeup when she goes on dates. She and Dr. Sullivan share a couple of kisses.

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    Language: "Fanny." "Kick butt."

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    Consumerism: Football teams, like Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers are featured. Mom drives a Toyota truck.

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    Drinking, drugs and smoking: The football coach eats food like he's got a food addiction!

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