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if you've seen this movie, can you help?

posted 17 years ago by sister-woman
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The church I go to has a family movie night once a month, and we've been thinking about showing this movie for the December night. Is it appropriate for kids? (Like language, etc.)

I persdonally don't have a problem with crude humor, but it is the church showing it, so, what do you think?

I've heard it's not such a good movie (which disappoints me, since I really like Matthew Broderick), but I imagine kids might get a kick out of it.

Es ist mir egal.

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[–] sister-woman 17 years ago

Thanks, Justine. The adults who show up are not too cinema-savvy, so they'll probably think it's funny. LOL!

Es ist mir egal.

[–] Electrifyed 17 years ago

Honestly, it depends how strict your church is. There is one instance of swearing, I believe it's the a word or b word. I don't remember exactly. The scene with the teenagers dancing sexy is a bit awkward. Other than that, it shouldn't be too bad and ends with a pretty good message. I found it pretty funny, but nothing too great. There is some mature humor and and one point they slightly discuss "morning wood" or a morning erection...

So, I think the movie is fine unless you are watching it with very strict parents who may not want their children to see those minor things in the movie.

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[–] sister-woman 17 years ago

Thanks.

Nowadass it's not how strict the church is, but how weird parents can be.

We did show them "Are We There Yet" a while back, if that's any indication. I was so bored by the movie I didn't pay attention and talked with someone most of the time.

I'd like to show "Back to the Future" some time, but am a little concerned about complaints since the word sh** is used once.

I'm just tired of showing animated movies. We just showed "Dreamer" last Saturday, and it went over well with the kids and adults.

Es ist mir egal.

[–] jnwa3 17 years ago

Personally I loved this movie and I'm trying to think of any "naughty" parts that wouldn't be good for kids in Church and can't really think of any off hand. I wouldn't mind my kids watching this at all so I'd go for it:)

[–] sister-woman 17 years ago

Thanks! I think it's a go! I'm planning on suggesting Hairspray for January's movie night.

Es ist mir egal.

[–] phillysports18 17 years ago

There is this one part where Broderick says "I'm going to kick your a$$" and another part where they show a semi nude picture of the neighbor. So idk.

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