| Overall: | B+ |
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| Violence: | B+ |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
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Why Is 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) Rated PG?
Those who couldn’t stand the light-on-plot heavy-on-mood 2001 may find 2010 to be much more satisfying. The story is easy to follow, and you don’t necessarily need to see the first film to figure out what’s going on—although it does add to the nostalgic thrill. However this edition does include some mild and a couple of moderate profanities, as well as terms of Deity used as expletives—of which 2001 was devoid.
With just enough suspense to keep things interesting and with mom or dad’s guidance (especially with the quasi-religious ending), 2010 may be a good first dip into the sci-fi movie world for young teen viewers yearning for a little space in their lives.
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About the Reviewer: Rod Gustafson
Rod Gustafson has worked in various media industries since 1977. He founded Parent Previews in 1993, and today continues to write and broadcast the reviews in newspapers, on radio and (of course) on the Internet. He currently serves as the President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness, a provincial non-profit society. He also authors a regular column for The Parent's Television Council in Los Angeles. He and his wife Donna have four children.
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