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Avg. Critic Score: 66 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
Information for Parents:
11 OK for kids 11+
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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    It's okay for a grown movie critic to admit she cried freely and with great feeling for more than half the movie, and grinned like a dork through the remainder. Read full review

  • 80
    Washington Post |

    The emotional story and fine acting are enough to make this a must-see movie for teen girls. The real surprise is that they can make a grown man cry. Read full review

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein

    An argument could be made that too many bad things happen to the good members of this sisterhood. The movie does occasionally teeter on the brink of soap opera, but then, so does life. Read full review

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    A junior chick flick. But unlike many of its more mature counterparts, it is emotionally affecting, avoiding the manipulation and formulaic camaraderie that often spoil the genre. Read full review

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Always sweet and sometimes surprisingly touching. Read full review

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Despite a few design flaws, "Pants" should wear well with its young female demo. Read full review

  • 70
    The New York Times | Lawrence Van Gelder

    Of these four plots, the story of Carmen's blended family is by far the most consistently engaging, largely because of the vibrant presence of Ms. Ferrera. Read full review

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Carina Chocano

    Has its share of summery charms, including gorgeous postcard views of Santorini, an old-worldy Romeo-Juliet romance, and some particularly good performances by Tamblyn and Boyd. Read full review

  • 70
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    Mixes satisfying dollops of fun, tears, travel, romance and lesson-learning in a handsome package whose two hours pass faster than many a grownup entertainment. Read full review

  • 63
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Working from a deft script by Delia Ephron, director Ken Kwapis labors hard so that guys won't cringe (too much) as four teen girls, of different body types, pass along the same pair of lucky jeans during a summer of love and loss. Read full review

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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 11+ Sensitive portrayal of four girls' friendships.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that characters deal with difficult issues, including a parent's suicide, disease/death of a close friend, a father's remarriage, seduction, and first time sex (this last is indicated rather than depicted explicitly). The film includes tense family scenes, with focus on reconciliation after angry flare-ups. Characters use some mild language (including "suck" and "ass") and drink.
  • Families can talk about the film's depiction of loyalty and loss, especially as each of the girls loses something precious, but also gains experience and faith in herself and her best friends. How do you support your friends when they feel sad or angry? How can you be mad at someone but also, at the same time, still love him or her? How can loss also be an occasion for learning, sharing, and emotional maturation?
The good stuff
  • message true0 Positive messages: Some angry exchanges, some acting out, girls learn valuable life lessons and support one another.
What to watch for
  • violence false0 Violence: A suicide takes place before movie begins.
  • sex false3 Sex: Sex off screen, some awkwardly seductive behavior.
  • language false0 Language: Mild.
  • consumerism false0 Consumerism: Not an issue
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false3 Drinking, drugs and smoking: Some drinking.
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