Unlike the MPAA we do not assign
one
inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE
and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest,
depending on quantity and context.
kids-in-mind.com
Wildly popular website recognized as the most reliable,
objective, content-based alternative to the confusing MPAA
ratings. (Forgive the self-serving blather, but of course you know all
that since you're here. Right?)
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA)
Hollywood's political lobbying group and overall representative
also provides the ubiquitous movie ratings used by movie
theaters
and the media.
gradingthemovies.com
Canadian-based website that offers well-articulated subjective
reviews. We have no formal relationship with each other, but we
link to their reviews for parents who would like a subjective
assessment; in turn, they link to our reviews for parents who
would prefer objective reviews.
screenit.com
Reliable website that provides objective reviews like ours.
Splits assessments in numerous categories, including things like
"Scary Music," etc.
ChristianAnswers.net
Reviews and ratings are from a strictly biblical perspective,
with emphasis on the Ten Commandments.
pluggedinonline.com
Christian movie review site associated with James Dobson's
political, cultural and lifestyle organization,
family.org.
Movie Information & Reviews
Critics.com
Review hub that provides movie ratings determined by a survey of
notable critical opinion. Each critics' ratecard illustrates the
national critical consensus in one glance and provides links for
readers who want to explore individual reviews further. [Also
published by Critics Inc.]
IMDb
The most complete movie reference in our solar system.
Yahoo Movies
The popular portal's attempt to do IMDb one
better.
MRQE
Very comprehensive, no-nonsense and straight-to-the-point review
hub that lists links to many critics' reviews, both prominent
and obscure, without comment or favor.
DVD Coverage
MediaScreen.com
Leading online guide to DVDs, that originally started covering
laserdiscs in 1993. While MediaScreen.com does cover prominent
Hollywood features, it also specializes in covering art, foreign
and obscure titles. [Also published by
Critics Inc.]
The Digital Bits
One of the first sites to actively promote DVDs as a viable format,
it is a good source of in-depth reviews, news and commentary
relating to DVD and video.
DVD File
One of the most comprehensive sites in terms of reviews, it is a veritable database of DVD
information. The reviews are thorough and the coverage ranges
from popular titles to more esoteric stuff.
Widescreen Review
Leading home video magazine that specializes in cutting edge
(i.e. very expensive) home-theater systems.
BobSaid.com
All about driving, this site has something for everyone --
teens, parents, seniors, employers -- if it's about driving,
it's here. And for residents of California, thanks to the
information on this site, DMV tests are no longer something to
fear. [Published by our copy editor, Bob Marlowe]
Become a member: You can subscribe
for as little as $1 per month and gain access to our premium site,
which contains no ads whatsoever. Think about it: You'll be
helping support our site and guarantee that we will continue to
publish, and you will be able to browse without any commercial
interruptions.
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