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Parents Television
Council Reviews
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Confessions of a
Shopaholic
By Christopher
Gildemeister
Release Date:
February 13, 2009
MPAA rating:
PG for some mild language and
thematic elements
Starring:
Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman,
John Lithgow
Recommended age:
13+
Overall PTC Traffic
Light Rating:
Yellow
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Sex |
Kissing, implied sex, brief references to sex, nudity and prostitution |
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Violence
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Mild slapstick |
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Language
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“Damn,” “bitch,” multiple uses of “Oh God” and “ass” |
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Behavior |
Lying, drinking, reckless spending |
Journalist Rebecca Bloomwood is a
“shopaholic” – a reckless spendthrift who has run up huge debts due to her love
of clothing and uncontrolled use of her credit cards. Aspiring to a position at
a top fashion magazine, Rebecca catches the eye of financial magazine editor
Luke Brandon, who is impressed by Rebecca’s writing. Rebecca’s column, “The Girl
in the Green Scarf,” makes Brandon’s magazine wildly popular. But Rebecca’s
addiction to shopping, her increasing debt – and the lies she tells to hide them
– soon jeopardize her job, her relationship with her best friend Suze, and her
growing attraction to Luke.
There is some content that may be of
mild concern to parents in Confessions of a Shopaholic. At one point,
Rebecca tells Luke to “stick your job up your ass,” and she later repeats the
statement. Rebecca and others exclaim “Oh, God” repeatedly, and she calls a
rival a “bitch” at one point. Luke says “damn” once. Sexual content includes
Rebecca and Luke sharing several kisses, and a scene in which Rebecca’s friend
Suze and her fiancé are shown in bed together – she wears a negligee while he is
bare-chested. There are also several humorous references to sexual themes: to
distract Luke at her job interview, Rebecca points out the statute of a nude man
outside his window. She states that if she had his office she’d look at it all
the time, then exclaims, “I’m not a pervert!” She also states that shopping is
like an aphrodisiac, and over the closing credits Rebecca is shown telling
several men that a rival journalist is “a famous prostitute.” Violence in the
picture is limited to a humorous scuffle Rebecca has with another woman over
designer clothes, and several slaps she accidentally delivers to Luke as he
teaches her to dance. There is also a scene in which, after losing her job, the
despairing Rebecca and Suze get drunk together and tear up her bills.
The major negative behavior in the
movie is Rebecca’s lying and reckless spending; but the film clearly shows the
negative consequences that result from these actions. Rebecca’s irresponsible
behavior nearly destroys her career and all her relationships; but after seeing
how she has hurt others and herself with her actions, and with the loving
support and guidance of her parents, Rebecca learns to understand and overcome
her character flaws and begin making responsible decisions.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
is a sweet and charming romantic comedy, sure to appeal to audiences seeking fun
and romance – and particularly to young women who share Rebecca’s love of
shopping. Due to the film’s language and other issues, the Parents Television
Council does not recommend Confessions of a Shopaholic for viewers under
age 13.
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