tmkclscroggins Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Here's a warning for any of you who want to take your dd to see this movie. My 15yr daughter and I went the other day and I have to say I was completely shocked! I'm not a prude and figured she was old enough for a pg-13 movie. This was no pg-13 movie it was a definite R ( except it didn't have nudity ). The language was horrific. I heard words that shouldn't be in any movie, much less ones targeted for tweens and teens. I'm talking serious language such as the "P" word about 10 times! Also, the entire movie was about a man's very blatant promiscuity (sp?). I believe he slept his way around NYC. Also.....there was a wedding shower scene in which a "personal device" salesperson starts showing her wares and grandma thinks one is a necklace and wears it the rest of the movie! I really thought it would be a girlie movie we could enjoy together. Why on earth do movie producers think this is what America wants to watch? Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd? I'm frustrated and angry! Thanks for listening! melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm disappointed now. The trailers I've seen made it look quite innocent as far as sex and language. I was looking forward to seeing a cute, girly movie. Thanks for the head's-up. I wont' be putting any money toward that. I don't like seeing that stuff - or hearing it. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Here's a warning for any of you who want to take your dd to see this movie. My 15yr daughter and I went the other day and I have to say I was completely shocked! I'm not a prude and figured she was old enough for a pg-13 movie. This was no pg-13 movie it was a definite R ( except it didn't have nudity ). The language was horrific. I heard words that shouldn't be in any movie, much less ones targeted for tweens and teens. I'm talking serious language such as the "P" word about 10 times! Also, the entire movie was about a man's very blatant promiscuity (sp?). I believe he slept his way around NYC. Also.....there was a wedding shower scene in which a "personal device" salesperson starts showing her wares and grandma thinks one is a necklace and wears it the rest of the movie! I really thought it would be a girlie movie we could enjoy together. Why on earth do movie producers think this is what America wants to watch? Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd? I'm frustrated and angry! Thanks for listening! melissa What a bummer! Sorry you were disappointed. This almost happened to me once when I wanted a girls' day out with my girls, I'm glad it didn't work out. This is why we don't look at ratings. I have found that they really mean nothing as far as I'm concerned. There are some PG-13 or even R rated movies that we've watched, but, there are definitely some PG's we wouldn't watch. I like to check things out on a site like Plugged In or something to see what I think of it for our family. Anyway, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Here's a warning for any of you who want to take your dd to see this movie. My 15yr daughter and I went the other day and I have to say I was completely shocked! I'm not a prude and figured she was old enough for a pg-13 movie. This was no pg-13 movie it was a definite R ( except it didn't have nudity ). The language was horrific. I heard words that shouldn't be in any movie, much less ones targeted for tweens and teens. I'm talking serious language such as the "P" word about 10 times! Also, the entire movie was about a man's very blatant promiscuity (sp?). I believe he slept his way around NYC. Also.....there was a wedding shower scene in which a "personal device" salesperson starts showing her wares and grandma thinks one is a necklace and wears it the rest of the movie! I really thought it would be a girlie movie we could enjoy together. Why on earth do movie producers think this is what America wants to watch? Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd? I'm frustrated and angry! Thanks for listening! melissa What is the P word? Penis? Porn? Prostitute? Puh... I'm trying to figure this one out. Just my experience, a PG-13 movie that's marketed to teens is *always* going to be more sexual than your average R movie. To the point where I'd be more likely to see an R movie with my olders than to see a PG-13, depending on the subject matter. I'm sorry you were blindsided. I've found that checking out even innocuous-seeming movies online first has saved me a lot of consternation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I am very sorry that you had this experience. As another who enjoys "girls' night out" with my daughters, I can imagine your heartbreak to have your evening be what it was! Thank you for sharing. We like Patrick Demsey and would have considered this movie.... Just in case you aren't familiar with some tools available to you to "pre-screen" movies you're considering for your family, I'll share what I do to try to avoid experiences such as what you've described. Before we take in a movie, I check out http://www.screenit.com. It has been most helpful to me as it will cite down to the number of times objectionable words are spoken, the nature of violence, s*x, etc, that is in the movie and many other things that are helpful in determining whether or not a certain movie is suitable to our family or not. This has become such a routine for us that the girls automatically check out the movie they want to see before they even approach me about it 'cause they know what the answer is going to be otherwise - "Let's check it out at screen it, first". :) HTH and, again, I'm sorry for your huge disappointment! Here's a warning for any of you who want to take your dd to see this movie. My 15yr daughter and I went the other day and I have to say I was completely shocked! I'm not a prude and figured she was old enough for a pg-13 movie. This was no pg-13 movie it was a definite R ( except it didn't have nudity ). The language was horrific. I heard words that shouldn't be in any movie, much less ones targeted for tweens and teens. I'm talking serious language such as the "P" word about 10 times! Also, the entire movie was about a man's very blatant promiscuity (sp?). I believe he slept his way around NYC. Also.....there was a wedding shower scene in which a "personal device" salesperson starts showing her wares and grandma thinks one is a necklace and wears it the rest of the movie! I really thought it would be a girlie movie we could enjoy together. Why on earth do movie producers think this is what America wants to watch? Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd? I'm frustrated and angry! Thanks for listening! melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004045.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Why on earth do movie producers think this is what America wants to watch? Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd? Because it is what a lot of America wants to watch. If no one went to see these movies, they would stop making them. The almighty dollar speaks volumes. (And I'm not talking about you going to see the movie; you didn't want to see what winded up on the screen. Just remember to check online next time.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Before I let my kids see anything, I check www.kids-in-mind.com . It does a great job letting you know exactly what is bad in a movie. I was going to let my son see Transformers in the theater until I read their review. I don't have a problem with a little violence but I don't want my kids exposed to any sexual content or foul language. The only problem is that it does give away a lot of the movie but I'll take that over being shocked at the theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I guess I'm not old enough to watch it either! I have no idea what the "P" word is, and the necklace thing -- I don't get it. Doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmegan Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 What is the P word? Penis? Porn? Prostitute? Puh... I'm trying to figure this one out. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Before seeing a movie, I check out www.screenit.com to find out the nitty-gritty. It is the most comprehensive site I've found (even more than www.kids-in-mind). You don't have to subscribe for most of its content, but to get the review on the release date and to access some older movies, it costs $20 / year. I subscribe because I love the service and want to support it. It gives profanity: heavy What looked like at least 1 mouthed "f" word, 7 "s" words, 4 slang terms for sex ("laid," "do it" and "service me"), 6 slang term using female genitals ("p*y"), 3 asses (1 used with "hole," and 4 sound-alike words), 1 crap, 1 ****, 1 hell, 4 uses each of "God" and "Oh my God," 2 of "Oh God" and 1 use each of "For Christ's sakes," "Jesus" and "My God." sex/nudity: extreme I won't list all of it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Bummer. I just saw the trailer for this & was excited for *me.* Looks like I'd be pretty disappointed. :glare: Seems like movies are like that lately. Dh & I have only rented one or two in the last yr, & we regretted them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom42terrificgirls Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I totally agree. I wish I had read the reviews on this one before taking my daughters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura K (NC) Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm guessing that it is like the word for kittycat, but without the "cat." Crude word for female privates. I heard one of my 11yo's friends use this at a boy scout function. I lit into him... got right in his face in front of adults and children both. I will not tolerate that. The insolence makes my skin crawl. He has terrible language... f-bombs, the whole nine yards. I think his parents let him watch Cartoon Network or something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Yeah, that p word makes my skin crawl. In fact, any slang for women's parts make my skin crawl. Slang for men's parts doesn't bother me so much. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I went to I Hate You Sarah Marshall the other day..with my husband. Even with my DH that movie was too raunchy. Right off, it had multiple "full frontals" of the main man character. The dialog and everything else was the same all the way through. It was sooo icky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmw1 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 WOW! Thank you for the warning!! I will be sure to keep this from my tween girl!!! Why is that things go from being very kid-friendly to then adultish? What about the in between? I even find this to be true for television..... Take the Disney channel... my kids went from enjoying JoJo's Circus from 5 to 7ish and now they are 8 and 10 and their options are Hannah Montana and Suite Life which, to me, are a bit old for them..... and I don't think I'm prudish at all. I just don't see how my 8 and 10 year old girls can relate to boyfriend problems!!!! GRRR!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2sing Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 This is the site that we use quite a bit as well. I will add that if you let your kids look at what the site says, they need to be careful as the authors are very direct and this may not be appropriate for the younger people reading the plugged in website. Thanks for the great warning! Joy, Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Why can't they produce good movies without sex and extreme language - especially ones geared towards a younger crowd?I'm frustrated and angry! I understand your frustration, but I don't think this movie was marketed toward teens at all! It was marketed at adult women. Also, it's always a good idea to read reviews. Even mainstream ones will indicate to you whether there are issues you'll want to check out before seeing a movie -- and the reviews for this movie were so universally bad (13% on Rotten Tomatoes -- that's really dreadful), that would have been enough for me even without delving into the language used. I'm sorry you were caught unaware. It's certainly not a movie I'll be going out to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thank you for the warning. I had been thinking about seeing it but will not see it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'm guessing that it is like the word for kittycat, but without the "cat." Ohhhhhhhhhhh! Yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I asked DH what the "P" word might be and he suggested "politician." Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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