Jeff, Who Lives at Home Review

Messages: The movie suggests that if you have an open mind, you can see connections between all things in the world, as well as "signs" that lead from one to the other. Of course, it's important to have responsibility as well, but without a connection to other people, life is empty. Also: "the greatest day in the history of the world is today."

Role models: Jeff isn't a superb role model, but he's not bad, either. He doesn't have a job, he smokes pot, and he lives in his mother's basement, but he's also a good, sweet person. He has a spirituality about him that allows him to experience and understand life in a more meaningful way -- a quality that helps him help others.

Violence: Characters shout at one another fairly frequently. Viewers see the results of a car accident on a bridge, and several characters nearly drown (though no one does).

Sex: Plenty of sex talk, and some innuendo. Married characters speak frankly about their sex life; they also kiss. Two female characters share a tender first kiss.

Language: Strong language includes frequent use of "f--k" and "s--t," as well as sporadic uses of "p---y," "a--hole," "ass," "damn," "goddamn," "hell," "crap," "oh my God" (as an exclamation), and "d--k."

Consumerism: One main character buys a Porsche and dines at a Hooters restaurant. Several brands/logos are visible in the corners of the frame, including Budweiser, Red Bull, and M&Ms. "Bud" and "Coke" are both mentioned by name once. The main character eats Pop Tarts twice, but they're out of the package.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: The main character smokes pot twice. His brother drinks too many beers at a restaurant and then later drinks a "Jack and Coke."