| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
| Run Time: | 94 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 01 Dec 2008 |
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
