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Abandon

(2002, Rated PG-13, Thriller, Starring Benjamin Bratt, Katie Holmes, Charlie Hunnam)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    It really is almost impressive how bad this is.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Strong Hispanic character

  • Violence:

    Dead body Jump-out-at-you surprises, suspense

  • Sex:

    Sexual references and situations

  • Language:

    Just enough to avoid an R rating

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    College-age kids use drugs and drink; character is an alcoholic
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Abandon

Parents need to know that this movie shows a girl's decision to lose her virginity and her unrealistic expectations about the relationship. There are overheard sounds of a couple having sex. Characters casually drink and use drugs. One intoxicated character is so happy that she says she wishes she could always feel so "connected." Another character struggles with alcoholism.

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  • Families can talk about the jealousy some characters feel. What are "problem people?" Do they choose to be (or not be) "problem people?" What does the title refer to? What do you think about the job interview scene? If you were asked to solve a problem in an interview, how would you respond? What were the students? concerns about "selling out?"
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    dudelydad2
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    so stupid

    this is one of the worst movies i have seen in a while i would not recomend this to any of my friends this movie is full of sexual contenet and lots of alchohal uses -16 caution

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