OK for kids 13+
Superhero "bromance" is funny but overly childish.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this superhero flick is really more of a "bromantic" comedy, with lots of childish language and violence. Fairly frequent strong language includes "s--t" and "ass" and their many variations, plus "p---y," "d--k," and one use of "f--k." Sexuality and alcohol are concentrated in the first third of the movie, including a fair bit of partying and one scene in which Britt (Seth Rogen) wakes up in bed with a bra-clad woman. There are no big life lessons to learn or strongly positive role models, as the two main characters aren't morally righteous superheroes we're used to in similar films. Instead, they're basically independently financed boys with toys who do good more for kicks than out of a real sense of duty. Note: The 3-D version of the movie has heightened martial arts/action sequences.
- Families can talk about how Britt and Kato compare to other superheroes. Are they role models?
- How is Lenore different than other women in superhero movies?
- What kinds of things do most superhero/comic book movies have in common? How does this one compare?
The good stuff
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Messages: Britt and Kato learn lessons about friendship, freedom of the press, the dangers of political corruption, and the need for newspapers to report the truth ethically.
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Role models: The only clear role model in the movie is Lenore, who's smart and hardworking and doesn't predictably fall for either guy in the movie.
What to watch for
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Violence: Although the violence is bloodless, there's a high body count, with the deaths occurring in various ways -- from (double-barrel) guns at close range to explosions to being buried, crushed, etc. Most of the violent scenes involve hand-to-hand fights, martial-arts, and some punching and kicking.
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Sex: In the first few scenes of the movie, Britt is shown hanging out with many beautiful women, slapping their bottoms and dancing with them. Many women at his parties are dressed provocatively. Britt makes out with a woman in one scene and another in the next. He wakes up next to a woman he's obviously slept with but can't remember her name (she's dressed only in a bra). He tries to kiss his assistant, but she pushes him off of her.
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Language: Lots of swearing, especially "s--t" and "ass," but also "p---y," "bitch," "d--k," "damn," "hell," "crap," "douche," "goddamn," and the like. One use of "f--k."
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Consumerism: Red Bull, a Jaguar, and the cars that Britt has in his garage.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Britt parties hard, and at the beginning of the film he's shown drinking with all his friends. Later he tries to mix a drink of vodka and Red Bull. References to crystal meth and a drug lab.
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Very funny and actiony haha by TomCarlton
This was a really good action movie, and Seth Rogan did a great job. Funny stuff, O yah if you haven't seen it you can watch it on [BLOCKED WEBSITE] . com
4
These actors are more meant for each other than than frech fries and ketchup by DavidBackhand
This was a really good action movie, and Seth Rogan did a great job. kicked a lot more A than in pineapple express ha. Really funny stuff, and these actors work great together. Don't miss it! O yah, if you haven't seen it you can watch it on [BLOCKED WEBSITE] . com
5
great movie by benjaminvncnt
It was hillarious. Was hoping for a little bit more action, but the comedy made up for that.
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Green Hornet by Jetguyii
It was ok for a rainy afternoon movie. It had some slow parts. Better to go to a Matinee and save some money for a better Prime time movie.
5
bad ass by geo27
Pretty kool funny and awesome :D
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One sad case of casting by kellaboatner
Great special effects, and lots of noise could not cover the fact that the lead part was miscast. Seth Rogen has no range. Same silly goofball character in everything he does. Boring! He is a total douche in every movie. I get the impression of arrested adolescence in which the stupid guy who hasn't brushed his teeth in five years can't figure out why girls don't want to kiss him. The character of Kato was wonderfully done and the actor is not only good looking and charming, but far more talented than the lead. But I guess that was the idea of the story, wasn't it?