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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Swashbuckling action, but too many puzzling plots.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Elizabeth and Tia Dalma are strong, fearless female characters, and the cast of this movie is much more diverse than the previous two. Despite several betrayals, Jack and Will sacrifice what they want most and act selflessly for the greater good. Jack often acts as though he has no morals or ethics, but he's true to a strange code of his own.
  • Violence:

    Characters are hanged -- including a young boy -- and their dead bodies are shown in a pile. Lots of pirates, British soldiers, and unlucky seamen are stabbed and blown up -- especially in the final hour. Younger children may be disturbed by the opening gallows sequence and by seeing major characters die.
  • Sex:

    Elizabeth and Will kiss passionately. Several scantily dressed pirates' mistresses; a couple is discreetly shown dressing after marital sex, but there's no nudity. Captain Jack loves making sexual innuendos.
  • Language:

    Colorful pirate insults.
  • Consumerism:

    Nothing in the movie itself, but the entire thing is a giant marketing machine for Disney.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Pirates love their rum, and once again it flows freely.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Parents need to know that this installment of the Pirates franchise is packed with more death, action, and violence than most superhero flicks -- from the grim opening sequence in which Caribbean civilians (including a young boy) are led to the gallows to the climactic swashbuckling showdown. Since it's nearly three hours long, younger kids (or those with short attention spans) may not go the distance. And with so many double crosses and betrayals, the plot may even be confusing for adults. That said, thanks to Disney's ubiquitous merchandising and advertising campaigns, even 5-year-olds know who Captain Jack Sparrow is, so chances are your youngest kids will want to see it. But if they do, be prepared for them to wake up with nightmares.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what made kids want to see this movie -- the story or all the product and toy tie-ins. Do kids want something because Captain Jack is connected to it? Why is Jack such an appealing character? And does the movie live up to all the hype? Families can also discuss the Pirates franchise as a whole. Do you think there should be a fourth movie or is this one a good finale? Which movie do you like best, and why?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative role models

    great

    i saw this movie when i was 8 and i loved it!!! but i have to admit there was a lot a vilonce and some disturbing images.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Violence and murder ,but really great

    I think it was a great movie that everyone should see!!! It has alot of violence and murder but it is still awesome

  3. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0

    hard to follow

    I found myself getting very confused in these movies. I cound not keep up with what was going on. Over all it was an "okay" movie. But, still, it was not the best. It just was very hard for me to follow along.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    Greatest Trilogy Ever

    This movie was epic. Completely epic. I'm 14 and I loved it. The battle scenes were SPOT ON. Not overdone with graphic affects, not underdone with the intention of being "child apropriate." The characters are well-thought-out, and while I think Elizabeth is a whore, even her backround and personality are well done. NICE JOB DISNEY!

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism

    BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!

    This movie is one of my favorites! A little iffy though for smaller kids because of the violence.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    My friend invited me to see this movie with him, and I had enjoyed the first two, so I agreed. There were only about 20 minutes of the almost three-hour movie that I didn't close my eyes. The plot didn't make much sense to me, the violence was RIDICULOUS, and I don't think it lived up the first two at all.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    REally GOod

    i thought this movie was the best out of all three of the pirates movies. I would recommend it for 12 and up, cuz some scenes are a little creepy.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    REally GOod

    i thought this movie was the best out of all three of the pirates movies. I would recommend it for 12 and up, cuz some scenes are a little creepy.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    REally GOod

    i thought this movie was the best out of all three of the pirates movies. I would recommend it for 12 and up, cuz some scenes are a little creepy.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  13. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    OVER RATED

    I went to the movies and seen this with some friends and fell asleep..I am soo sick of these Pirates of the Caribbeans..

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 3.0

    ok

    it wasnt as good as the first two

  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0

    WOW!!!

    this was a good movie! it was kind of confusing but it wansnt that bad. usually the first movie is always the best. it had alot of action like shooting, punching, and some explsions. You find out new things but it ends in a hook. mayb theyll make another one who nos?

  17. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Yuck!

    -the first 5 minutes made me want to throw up -picture me watching this movie with a huge "?" above my head -Within an hour of the movie, more people were killed than how many people would be dead in a nuclear bombing -I could only watch on hour it was so bad -I really liked the first two movies and I will never know what happened

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    should be PG...

    I love this movie! the first and secound where better but still it really goodand not very violent

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Disney can get away with murder

    Aside from the movie just being awful and rightfully panned by critics, I felt horrible for the 10 year old girl sitting a few seats down from me. In the first half hour a child is hung, men fight for space to look up the skirt of a woman who was made to strip off most of her clothes, and a teenage girl is shot in the back of the head at point blank range as she cowers in the corner. Only Disney has the muscle to make this PG-13.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Not that aprorptraite

    Very gruseome and there is enough sex crap to make it not a disney movie.

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