Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this independent comedy follows Kevin Spacey as a disgraced inventor of infomercial goods. There's nothing particularly compelling in the plot to attract younger audiences, although some teens might be interested in seeing MTV star Johnny Knoxville or Joe Jonas' ex Camilla Belle. There are some mature themes in the movie -- about fraud, parent-child relationships, money squandering -- but the sexuality is limited to a couple of kisses and references to lesbian sex and second husbands, and the language is standard PG-13 fare like "a--hole" and "s--t." There aren't too many life lessons to be learned, but on the bright side viewers will be very unlikely to buy anything "as seen on TV" in the near future.

Sexual Content

A couple of kisses and some on-going references to lesbian sex, dating, and a man who's "humping" Robert's ex-wife.

Violence

When he's recognized after escaping prison, Axle is chased and beat up by an unhappy customer. In a slapstick sequence, Johnny Knoxville slides into a store display and falls pretty spectacularly. A woman stands on her windowsill and threatens to jump if her daughter doesn't forgive her, but it's played for laughs, not violence.

Language

Regularly used language includes "a--hole," "bulls--t," "s--t," "balls," "dick," "douche," "damn," and "ass."

Social Behavior

One good message of the movie is that it's never too late to reconcile with your family and turn your life around. Audiences will likely think twice about their purchases, particularly for anything "as seen on TV."

Consumerism

A few prominent brands include Apple computers, Rockband 2 video game, and the Subaru Outback.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Adults drink at dinner and a reception.