Violence: While these men are not firefighters, they are smoke jumpers, there are obviously a lot of scenes involving fire. Language: I caught one use of the word “stupid.” There is also A LOT of potty humor, as well as one scene that might make your stomach turn, so keep that in mind. My oldest son has been asking to see it, and I know he will be rolling with laughter. Once the story picks up, I see kids being more engaged in the film. Although this is really the perfect time for kids, I did mention that the beginning was a little slow.

Playing with Fire is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 36 minutes. Is John Cena’s Playing with Fire appropriate for kids? Well. Now for the real reason you came to this post. Playing with Fire does offer a great message. Not necessarily the story itself, but the whole “men taking care of children and not really having a clue” theme.Īlthough this movie is filled with loads of hi jinks, don’t let that suede you from seeing it. The movie reminded me of Three Men and a Baby. Once we dived into the true storyline, things picked up. I will say that I felt the first 30 minutes or so of this film were slow. Definitely not something that would happen in ordinary life, but it’s all in good fun and makes for some laughs. There are a lot of crazy, over-the-top antics going on in the fire depot. Naturally the parents are not there, so Carson and his team are in charge of watching the kids. In the opening sequence, we witness Carson save three children from a devastating house fire. Playing with Fire introduces us to a trio of “Smoke Jumpers,” led by Jake Carson (John Cena). What I wasn’t expecting was for this film to have heart. The trailers looked hilarious, but I was left to wonder if it would be one of those movies where the trailers show the best parts.

Going into this film, I wasn’t sure just how “kid-friendly” Playing With Fire would be. Is John Cena’s latest movie, Playing with Fire, kid-friendly or does it go up in flames? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements in my Playing with Fire Parent Review to help you decide if it’s safe for children.

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