Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this racy romantic comedy based on Jamie Reidy's memoir about his time as a pharmaceutical rep for Pfizer is filled with nudity (including erstwhile Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway's breasts), sex, and sex talk. There's also a fair bit of drinking (sometimes to excess), heavy swearing (including "f--k" and "s--t"), and many references to prescription drugs -- though the main characters are rarely seen taking them. And it's not all laughs: There's a serious subplot about Parkinson's disease. Ultimately, though, the movie has a good heart, and the characters do learn to become better people.
Sexual
Content
Jamie is a serial seducer who has sex with several different women -- and sometimes multiple partners. He falls in love with Maggie and has sex with her many times. Viewers see Jamie naked from head to foot (buttocks are shown, but no genitalia); Maggie is also naked several times (breasts are shown). Other minor female characters are seen in various stages of nudity. There's kissing, clothes being ripped off, suggestions of oral sex, minor thrusting, orgasmic moaning, and couples lying in bed (or on the floor) after sex. Also strong, constant sex talk, including conversations about Viagara and erections.
Violence
Jamie occasionally slaps and smacks his annoying brother, with no real damage.
Language
Very strong language, including many uses of "f--k" and "s--t," plus "c--k," "laid," "p---y," "t-ts," "ass," "a--hole," "hell," "bitch," "damn," "goddamn," "dick," "slut," "oh my God," "goddamn," and "Jesus" (as an exclamation).
Social
Behavior
At first the movie celebrates commitment-free sex and wealth achieved through exploitation, but eventually Jamie and Maggie fall in love. In order to stay together, they must learn to be true to themselves and to value empathy, tolerance, and selflessness.
Consumerism
Jamie works for Pfizer; many drugs are referenced by name brand -- including Zoloft, Prozac, and Viagra -- and play a huge role in the movie. Characters eat Pop Tarts for breakfast in one scene.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Prescription drugs are a huge part of the plot, but characters don't overindulge, and the main characters rarely take any drugs at all -- though Jamie tries Viagra at a party and has a comically bad reaction. A homeless man takes Prozac, and it eventually improves his life. Characters drink quite often, including wine, whiskey, and beer. After a bad day, Maggie swills a bottle of vodka in an attempt to get sloppy drunk and wash away her pain. Characters discuss having taken Ritalin as children.
