I wasn't sure how to rate this one.

Rating: 7/10 (31 March 2008)

My children (12, 7, 6, 6, 3) received this movie recently from a grandparent. I had heard it was not a kid-friendly movie (language, violence, sex), so I was wanted to return it to the local Wal-Mart and get something else. At the insistence of my mother-in-law that it was an okay movie and much begging from my children, I agreed to preview the movie. I watched it Friday. My wife had no intention of watching the movie but got sucked into watching it.
I must admit, that it is a well-make action film. The graphics are good, the script (while goofy) is engaging, and Shia Labeouf did a very nice job. Even my wife ended up enjoying the movie.
But here is my problem: It is not a kids' movie! It is very violent, the language - though I have heard worse - is harsh, and there is too much overt sexual content. I am disgusted that this movie was marketed to children - as evidenced by the requisite happy meal and toy tie-ins.
I ended up rating this movie a 7, because it was engaging. I seriously considered giving the movie a lower score, however, because it failed miserably at creating a movie for its target audience.