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Grease 2

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rizzo says "no" to this hacky sequel.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Michael does the other boys' homework; he changes himself for others; Johnny plays Paulette against Stephanie and disrespects Paulette in the process.
  • Violence:

    Michael risks his life to look cool to Stephanie in some daring jumps.
  • Sex:

    Moose tries to trick Sharon into having sex; a lot of sexual innuendo (songs like "Let's Score Tonight," about bowling, and "Reproduction," about science class).
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The cool kids smoke a lot.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Grease 2

Parents need to know that teens in this movie smoke, drink, and talk about sex constantly. One character tries to trick another into having sex. The movie is full of sexual innuendo and objectification of women. Michael tries to become what Stephanie wants, and risks his life with death-defying motorcycle jumps to do it. On the other hand, Stephanie is a strong female role model. She doesn't give in to peer pressure and is in the process of figuring out who she is.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Michael feels like he needs to change for Stephanie. Here's a good opportunity to talk to teens about maintaining a sense of self in the face of the desire to fit in and get the girl or guy of their dreams. Does Michael learn his lesson? How does Stephanie's sense of self differ from Michael's? Would Stephanie change who she is for a boy? Does that make her more or less attractive?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Coolest grease

    I like this movie and nothing is really a problem cuz Sharon finds out about the trick and doesn't do it.you just hear them singing "lets do it for our country"which is saying that she sould do it in case he should die in war which he implises while his friends out side use the schools war alarm.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Um,,,,,,,,,,?

    In my opinion, this movie was a disgrace to the original. That Johnny guy, or whatever his name was, got on my nerves so much. There were terrible actors and singers and all of a sudden, the Pink Ladies and T-Birds care about their "rep." Since when did they ever care about what other people thought of them? The songs were so random and sisn't have the charm like "Summer Nights" does. Although, I do have to say, Michelle Pfeiffer (sp?) was really good in it. If you like the original, skip this. Unless you would like to see Didi Conn (Frenchy) for a few scenes.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This movie is wierd!

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