| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | D- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 106 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 23 Aug 2011 |
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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.
Mike gets after his six-year-old daughter for swearing even though he and his wife do it. How important is a parent’s example when it comes to behavior? What type of language is allowed in your home? Is there a different standard for children and adults?
A sign at a food outlet in this film reminds customers to not use cell phones while ordering. How does art reflect life with this sign? What other examples of current trends or products are depicted in this film?
What are Mike’s admirable qualities? How does his treatment of individuals affect their lives? What sacrifices is he willing to make for others? Do those sacrifices justify or redeem some of his poor decisions?
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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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