New to Theaters
B +
A-
B +
New on Streaming
B +
B +
B
Posted on October 5, 2004 at 2:01 pm
C+
| Lowest Recommended Age: |
4th - 6th Grades |
| Profanity: |
Mild language |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Mild references to "bad" behavior, kissing taken seriously |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
Teen gets drunk in response to stress, adult says she needs a drink in response to stress |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Tense family scenes, character killed in (non-graphic) car accident |
| Diversity Issues: |
Diverse characters, very respectful treatment of religious faith |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
2004 |
Squeaky-clean Hilary Duff’s latest movie plays like a cross between a Disney-fied music video and a script developed by girls playing with Barbies. So, it will please its target audience of tween girls while leaving parents relieved, if not entertained. Duff plays 16-year-old Terri, a good girl whose loving older brother Paul (Jason Ritter) tells …
Continue reading “Raise Your Voice”
Posted on September 30, 2004 at 3:14 pm
A-
| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Mature High Schooler |
| Profanity: |
Brief strong language |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Sexual references, some homophobic humor |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
Drinking, scenes in bars |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Some tense moments |
| Diversity Issues: |
Diverse characters, strong women |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
2004 |
Chicago lawyer John Clark (Richard Gere) writes wills. He listens to people sum up their lives — their assets, their liabilities, their legacies. When it’s done, they ask, “Is that it, then?” and he tells them, “That’s it for the paperwork. The rest is up to you.” Finally, it is time for him to get …
Continue reading “Shall We Dance?”
Posted on September 26, 2004 at 12:43 pm
B+
| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Preschool |
| Profanity: |
None |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
None |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
None |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
None |
| Diversity Issues: |
Diverse children |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
2004 |
Children 18 months to three years old will enjoy this gentle DVD, filled with happy children learning colors, numbers, letters, and just enjoying each other. Babies and toddlers will be drawn into the fun, calling out the answers and playing along, learning as they watch.
Posted on September 24, 2004 at 5:01 pm
A-
| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade |
| Profanity: |
A bit of crude language |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Some crude humor |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
None |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Character dies, mostly comic peril and threats, non-violent character |
| Diversity Issues: |
Diverse species (and voice talent), some ethnic stereotyping |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
2004 |
This hip-hop/mob action comedy set undersea is fast, fresh, fun, and finny — I mean –punny — I mean funny. Okay, you watch the movie and see if you don’t come out making silly jokes like that. This isn’t a classic like Finding Nemo or Shrek, but it throws so much at you so fast …
Continue reading “Shark Tale”
Posted on September 23, 2004 at 7:34 pm
A-
| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Mature High Schooler |
| Profanity: |
Very strong language |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Sexual references and sexual humor |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
A lot of drinking, many scenes in bar, characters get drunk |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Very intense, graphic zombie violence |
| Diversity Issues: |
None |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
2004 |
