Knocked Up Review

Messages: Yes, there's unprotected sex and rampant drug use, but the consequences of both are made very apparent. Ben and Alison not only decide to have their baby but also to really get to know each other for the child's sake.

Role models: Ben is far from a role model at the beginning of the film; Alison, while more mature, still engages in risky and foolish behavior. They do eventually grow together in order to "do the right thing," but the funniest part is watching them get there. They are hilarious to watch, but best not look to them for guidance.

Violence: Some pushing and shoving.

Sex: Fairly graphic sex scenes -- not in terms of nudity (although Rogen's bare butt is visible), but in the positions and conversation depicted. Everyone discusses sex, whether it's a married couple casually discussing whether to have it or a group of guys debating whether Ben's gonna get some, etc. There's also a realistic representation of pregnancy that includes a woman's hormonal shifts and sexual needs. At the end, there's an almost documentary-style childbirth scene. There's even movie-within-a-movie nudity (Ben's job is to record whenever an actress gets naked on screen). A couple of fairly brief topless scenes (including one graphic-but-funny lap-dance sequence).

Language: Lots and lots of cursing -- think Tarantino levels but in a funnier context: Frequent use of "f--k" and all the other standard swear words; "c--t"; various euphemisms for sex and genitalia; colorful insults.

Consumerism: E! Entertainment Television, Ryan Seacrest, Spider-Man 3.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: Ubiquitous marijuana use and pot paraphernalia among Ben and his friends. Ben and Pete do mushrooms and hallucinate. Alison and Ben get incredibly drunk before their one-night stand. Clubgoers are shown drinking.