Yet, the film retains a sweet edge making it suitable for interested children ages 12 and older. Both women use sex as a weapon, leading to plenty of risque humor and revealing wardrobes, although no nudity is displayed. Profanity is harsh for the PG-13 rating. Violence is mostly for slapstick effect. Anti-smoking advocates could be offended by Gene Hackman's tobacco industry fool.
Many jokes involve sophomoric attitudes about sex, demeaning women for cheap laughs.
Other jokes simply aim for the toilet-humor crowd. Moderate profanity and extensive crudeness. Violence committed against Joe Dirt is nearly a relief. There are more gunshots, slashings and bashings here than in most R-rated movies. Creature effects, including pro wrestler the Rock transforming into a giant scorpion, are the stuff of nightmares.