Expired

2007 NR 1h 47m DVD

Expired

2007 NR 1h 47m DVD
  • Overview
  • Details
In this affecting slice-of-life yarn set in Los Angeles, a rocky romance is in the offing when insecure, mousy meter maid Claire Barney embarks on an intimate relationship with bitter fellow traffic cop Jay Caswell.
Cast
Samantha Morton, Jason Patric, Teri Garr, Illeana Douglas, Sonia Iris Lozada, Jonny Mack, Roberta Bassin, Joe Camareno, Joanne Baron
Director
Cecilia Miniucchi
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 17+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 17+
age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this mature indie dramedy revolves around a tentative, troubled romance between adults and probably won't have too much appeal for kids, or even many teens. It's fairly explicit about sex, with one main character using Internet pornography and even prostitutes to satisfy his needs, even while he's seeing someone. He's not painted as an out-and-out "bad guy" for his behavior, either. There's also a scene with masturbation, as well as some strong language (including "f--k" and "s--t"), drinking, and references to drug use.

Sexual Content

A character peruses online pornography; a character masturbates (images aren't graphic); characters kiss and have sex; a character calls a sex-chat line and later avails himself of the services of a prostitute.

Violence

A character is hit by a car; another character scuffles with an angry bystander. The main characters wrestle with each other.

Language

Some crude language, including "f--k," "ass," "s--t," "bitch," "retard," a--hole," "p---y," "nipples," "whore," "sluts," and references to "down there."

Social Behavior

The film suggests that one character's use of pornography and prostitutes has damaged the person's capacity to form real attachments. A supporting character passes away. City property is misused, with ramifications.

Consumerism

Some brands mentioned and shown on screen, including M&Ms, Subway, Carl's Junior, Corvette.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Alcohol -- champagne, wine, and cocktails -- is consumed; a character refers to years being lost to drug use.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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