The Interview

2014 R 1h 52m Blu-ray / DVD

The Interview

2014 R 1h 52m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
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Talk-show host David Skylark is overjoyed when he gets the chance to conduct an exclusive interview with Kim Jong-Un, the leader of North Korea. But Skylark's perspective on his big break shifts when the CIA asks him to assassinate the ruler.
Cast
James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, Randall Park
Director
Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), French, English SDH
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: DVS - Descriptive Video Service
Screen
Widescreen 2.35:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral), French, English SDH
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio, English: DVS - Descriptive Video Service, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: DTS-HD Master Audio
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 17+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 17+
age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that The Interview is a controversial comedy that was co-written and co-directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and stars Rogen and James Franco as a producer and talk show host tasked with assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Reportedly due to the movie's subject matter, distributor Sony Pictures was the victim of a huge Internet hack, which they were led to believe was the work of terrorists. Under pressure and responding to threats, Sony first opted to pull the movie but shortly after decided to release it in a limited theatrical run and on VOD. The extra publicity has made the movie quite famous, and parents should know that teens may very well want to sneak a peek. Those who do will be met with extreme foul language and strong sexual innuendo, as well as brief nudity (breasts, bottoms, etc.) and simulated sex acts. It also has several scenes of blood and gore, shooting, fighting, and explosions, many of which are played for laughs but are still graphic. There are also some scenes of drug use (Ecstasy) and brief drinking, as well as a reference to smoking pot.

Sexual Content

A sex act, thrusting, no nudity. Brief scene of topless women. Kissing, foreplay. A man's naked bottom. Another man naked, but no sensitive parts shown. Men ogle a woman's cleavage. References to porn. Strong, constant innuendo.

Violence

A dying man shoots himself; blood comically splatters everywhere (treated comically). Characters bite fingers off three times, with spurting blood. Guns are fired. Fighting, chases, explosions. Threat of tiger attack; tiger killed by falling projectile. Threat of nuclear missiles.

Language

Extreme, constant strong language, including "f--k," "motherf----r," "s--t," "bitch," "whore," "hell," "c--ksucker," "c--k," "Jesus f--k," "taint," "goddamn," "c--t," "p---y," "vagina," "butt," "anus," "boner," "chub," "jerk off," "douche," "pee," "poo," "camel toe," and "d--k."

Social Behavior

For a time, it looks as though the movie might be promoting peace and understanding between cultures. But in the end, death, destruction, and blatant manipulation rule the day.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Characters take Ecstasy and have a wild night that ends in a hangover. Some drinking. Mention of smoking pot. A cigar.

  • 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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