| Overall: | D+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | C- |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
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| Video Release: | 15 May 2006 |
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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 script makes fun of numerous stereotypes including homosexuals, the elderly and foreigners. Does presenting this material in a tongue-in-cheek manner make it an acceptable laughing mater?
Do Max and Leo learn anything from their failed attempt at producing a play? What consequences result from their actions? Are there any signs of reformation?
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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.
