Iffy for 13+
Iffy content, so-so story about wannabe rapper.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this drama about an aspiring rapper (which was executive produced by Jennifer Lopez) includes several scenes of brief violence that result in bloodied, bruised victims. Main character Rob is a typical "angry young man" who steals to support his hip-hop ambitions -- and to get back at his long-absent father. There's a brief scene of forced physical attention that feels a lot like attempted rape. Characters drink, smoke (both cigarettes and pot), dance suggestively, and wear revealing clothes. There's one sex scene with some naked backs and shoulders. Language includes one use of "f--k," plus other profanity. A couple of characters and song lyrics use the "N" word.
- Families can talk about why Rob does what he does. How does he get his parents' attention? Do you think his behavior would have the same consequences in real life? How is his anger/aggression different from that of other characters (like C.C.'s ex-boyfriend)? Is it ever OK to act out in anger? How does music -- and artistic collaboration -- help Rob overcome his anger?
The good stuff
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Messages: The movie's primary "message" is all good (the coming together of hip-hop and reggaeton cultures). But kids struggle with ambition and frustration, and the protagonist steals, fights, smokes pot, becomes involved in a shady record deal, and resents his long-absent father (though eventually they forgive each other).
What to watch for
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Violence: Thugs carry and fire guns in a club, inspiring Rob's mother's decision to send him to Puerto Rico. C.C.'s ex (who lurks and glowers in all his scenes) approaches Rob, who pushes him to the ground. The ex attacks Marivi in the store, punching and kicking her (after two hits, he's kicking at her fallen form behind the counter, off-screen); in the hospital, she's bruised and bandaged. The Mayor's guys beat up the ex, brutally (though again, mostly off-screen). Jeffrey pushes up against C.C., insisting she kiss him; she pushes him and runs away, avoiding what feels like a rape attempt. Rob, hoping to reconcile with the ex's buddies, agrees to fight one of them; the fight is brief and underlines that Rob is tough.
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Sex: Several club scenes show dancers wearing short skirts/shorts and cleavage-revealing tops, dancing suggestively (thrusting, hip-pumping); C.C. is one such dancer, and Jeffrey comments on her "moves." Javi and Rob hope to "get some" one night. Rob and C.C. kiss passionately a couple of times; a sex scene shows their nude shoulders and backs and passionate faces. Tanya shows some cleavage. Background girls wear bikinis (on beach) or skimpy clothing (in clubs).
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Language: One use of "f--k," plus other mild, infrequent profanity, like "s--t," "hell," "damn," "ass," and "bitch." A couple of characters use the "N" word, and it's used in a soundtrack lyric.
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Consumerism: Several shots of and a reference to Heineken beer; other products visible in a store (Coca-Cola); iPod, Vaio laptop.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Several characters smoke cigarettes and cigars; bar and club scenes show drinking (wine, liquor, champagne); Rob and Javi share a joint; C.C. is drunk when Jeffrey tries to have sex with her.
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HOT!!!!!!!! by infamousta92
It's a HOT!!!!! movie u should go see it
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must go! by smunch
i saw feel the noise on opening night with a bunch of friends, all of us really enjoyed it. it was a fun movie, and a nice change from a lot of the other movies out there right now. must go!!!
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Very disappointed... as usual with a JLO movie by dramesar
The movie advertises dancing and it turned out to be about a wanna be rapper. My friends and I lost focus after the movie dragged. Don't even want to get into it because I'm positive we're not the only ones who feels this way.
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Feel The Noise by movieviewercox
The most dissappointing film I've seen in 2 years. Story all over the place, no stong characters. Never actually get to listen to a whole song in the film. Film ends rather abruptly, you don't even get to see Father playing his instruments. Whay happens to the girl????? Only see her dance like twice in the whole movie.
Father & son story never fully explains itself fully, or connect with each other. Very little dancing in film, only what you see in the trailers. I'm surprised it ever got to the cinema.
On occassions the film looks like it has been put together on a budget. Very very poor producing from Jennifer Lopez.
Save your money............stay in and watch a movie.
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COMPLETE WASTE OF FILM by HarmonyC01
After watching the trailers i was expecting this to be a dance movie so we decided to go see it because i love that type of film. After about 30 minutes or so we decided to leave...its THE FIRST MOVIE I'VE EVER ACTUALLY WALKED OUT OF!!!! After 30 minutes there we still hadn't seen a real plot line...the scenes were very jumpy and completely disorganized...the one dancing scene we did see was pointless and was mostly grinding....i didn't get the impression that the girl who was a dancer could even actually dance...the camera jumped around and was shaky like amatuer filming and started to give me a headache when i was trying to focus. Overall it seemed cheaply produced and badly acted. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this it was absolutely terrible!!!!
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Feel the PAIN by Prince-Jj
WHY WHY WHY? this has 2 be the worse movie ever made in HISTORY.
I'm sorry Omarion was Horrible his acting not belivable and as a rapper come on now. I'm not trying 2 hate ,cause I went in hoping this would be a good movie,cause I'm all about supporting ethnic films,but when you put out something like this you make me want 2 SCREAM. Prince-Jj
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did that white boy say fizzle? awwwww shittttttt by Baller_1001
that one boy straight up bumbumbumpoozled up on fizzdelisha. i was all like, bithc u need a parking ticket for that ass, u parked it in my lizard all night trick, yahhhhh! and then the part where the asian television personality talkshow host investment banker and head chef at You eat here *****! po chang fat, shows up and hes all like im tired, and fat, someone rub bacon in my ju juitsu crevice intensly or face the risk of a bk rendevous, naw sayiun?everyone agrees and they was all like, shittt, i aint stickin no breakfast delight up in that mans crevice, but then denise was all like, hey, i have a potted plant we could grow, and then that one nig was all like, hoe that aint got **** too do wuth what i just said, get yo country bumpkin face out my peanut brittle shack ok. Anyway dont see this movie j-low has a juicy ass, but she also eats celery out of a tigers vagina so the ratio of pe3nis to tacos is wayyyy of balance ya fizzle? ya
5
Good movie. You have to go see it! by jalatina
The movie is good. Omarion takes things to another level with his acting skills. It is a tad dissappointing that he doesn't bust out any dance moves on the floor, but that gives his acting center stage. He is very convinceable as a New York rapper and I love the reggaton beats. As a Dominicana myself I give the writers much credit for introducing a new wave of music in such a fun and flirty way. When I hear the beats I just want to get up and dance with them. It is great also to finally see Omarion in a film without his sidekick Marques Houston. He is manning up on his own and doing a great job. The female in the film is flirty and dearing. She's not afraid to take risks, and that's what I love. The characters definitely beats the odds in this film and conquer their dreams!
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Great Music! by nikkiellis
We enjoyed it quite a bit. The music was great.
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Must see by Pamela_Gay
If you like good music and dancing this movie is the one to go and see. I like it. If you spend your money on one movie a year this is is the movie.