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.
Sequel to "Weekend At Bernie's," with the same
premise: Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman have to pretend that the late Bernie Lomax
is still alive, since they need him to get to a box containing two million dollars.
SEX/NUDITY 2 - Lots of scanty bathing suits during the beach scenes. One
super-brief moment of toplessness in a bikini top-snatching gag. One character runs into
the street in his underwear.
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - Lots of slapstick humor, and plenty of things happen to
Bernie that would be considered quite violent, if he were not already dead, such as a
spear through the head. One character is forced to drink poison, but gets an antidote
later.
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PROFANITY 2 - A vulgar reference to the female anatomy; some name calling
and sexual references. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Voodoo, the supernatural, death.
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