| Overall: | D- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | D |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 28 Jul 2008 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
“The Beat Down” is a competition meant to determine the best fighter and bring an end to the conflict between Jake and Ryan. However, what is the likelihood that this would happen? How easy is it to walk away from violence?
Jean Roqua offers a disciplined place for boys to train and develop their skills. What is the importance of mentors in the lives of teens? How can adults or peers positively influence others?
What impact might a film like this have on the popularity of fight clubs? Do you think directors or others involved in the production of movies be held accountable in any way? What methods do they use to glamorize these activities?
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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.
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