Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Loosies is a grown-up romance set in a world of "cops and robbers," which involves petty crime, larceny, and con artists, with some brutal fights. Characters are punched, kicked, pummeled, and threatened with a knife; a policeman beats up a prisoner. It's also a redemption story, dependent upon the leading character's transformation from amoral loser to valuable human being. A lengthy love scene includes kissing, foreplay, partial nudity, and actual sexual activity in a series of artful shots. There is a mention of the possibility of abortion. Swearing and obscenities are frequent ("s--t," "bastard," "asshole," "knocked up," and "slut," among others, and one use of "f--k"). Drinking takes place in bars and at home; some characters smoke.

Sexual Content

A romantic montage leads to a sexual encounter between two people who've just met. Includes kissing, foreplay, partial nudity, and some sexual activity shown from artistic angles. A central element of the plot involves the resulting pregnancy and the possibility of an abortion.

Violence

Several fistfights in which characters are battered and bruised. Characters are punched, pounded, kicked, and thrown to the ground. A villain threatens the hero with a knife. A policeman beats up a prisoner.

Language

Frequent swearing and obscenities: "s--t," "balls," "hell," "Christ almighty," "jackass," "asshole," "prick," "bastard," "I'm screwed," "knocked me up," "slut." One use of "f--k."

Social Behavior

People can change; even someone taking a wrong path can change course and redeem him or herself. Finding love and putting someone else first can give purpose and meaning to life.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Several scenes take place in a bar with characters drinking, including two policemen. Some social drinking at home. Characters smoke. A woman clearly states that she will not drink during her pregnancy.