| Overall: | B- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | C+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Run Time: | 116 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 May 2013 |
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