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(About Our Ads) "FEEL THE NOISE" (2007) (Omarion Grandberry, Zulay Henao) (PG-13) Alcohol/ Drugs Blood/Gore Disrespectful/ Bad Attitude Frightening/ Tense Scenes Guns/ Weapons Heavy None Heavy *Mild Moderate Imitative Behavior Jump Scenes Music (Scary/Tense) Music (Inappropriate) Profanity Mild None None *Moderate Heavy Sex/ Nudity Smoking Tense Family Scenes Topics To Talk About Violence Heavy Mild Moderate Moderate Heavy QUICK TAKE: Drama: After being sent off to Puerto Rico to keep him out of harm's way, an aspiring rapper finds new inspiration for his music. PLOT: Rob (OMARION GRANDBERRY) is an aspiring rapper in New York City who has a way of getting in trouble with both the law and various hoods. When the latter come shooting for him, his mom, Tanya (KELLITA SMITH), informs him that he'll go to live with his father, Roberto (GIANCARLO ESPOSITO), who really isn't dead as he's always been told, but rather is living in Puerto Rico with his new wife, Marivi (ROSA ARREDONDO), and her son, Javi (VICTOR RASUK). Rob reluctantly arrives in his new home, but quickly bonds with Javi who runs his own radio station on the Internet and is into mixing the local hybrid music known as Reggaeton. He also shows Rob around town, which is when he meets hotel dance instructor C.C. (ZULAY HENAO) who dreams of going to New York to be a professional dancer. As the two start to fall for each other, and his and Javi's musical efforts come together, C.C. gets them an audition with American talent scout Jeffrey (JAMES McCAFFREY) who not only likes them, but also obviously has an eye on her. From that point on, the three young people continue to pursue their dreams. WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? If they're fans of anyone in the film, or the music that plays within it, they might. WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG-13 For sexual content, violence, some drug use, language and innuendos. CAST AS ROLE MODELS: OMARION GRANDBERRY plays an aspiring New York rapper who's sent to live with the father he never knew after an attempt on the young man's life. He isn't happy about that, but his spirits perk up when he starts making music with Javi and falls for C.C. (with whom he eventually has sex). He's not always a nice guy, however, as he steals from others and is mean to C.C. when he thinks she's fooling around with Jeffrey. He drinks, briefly smokes pot, and uses some profanity. ZULAY HENAO plays a young woman who works as a hotel dance instructor and hopes to make it big as a dancer in New York. She ends up falling for Rob, has sex with him and then a falling out, briefly uses strong profanity, and gets intoxicated with Jeffrey. VICTOR RASUK plays Rob's half-brother, an amateur music mixer who hopes to make it big with Rob when the two connect. He drinks, smokes, briefly smokes pot, and uses some profanity. GIANCARLO ESPOSITO plays Rob's dad who allows the young man to move in with them, and then tries to explain why he was never around in his boy's life (due to drug and drinking problems in his musician past). ROSA ARREDONDO plays his wife who runs the shop with him and easily accepts Rob into their home. KELLITA SMITH plays Rob's mother who's concerned about his safety. JAMES McCAFFREY plays an American talent scout who eyes C.C. and tries to make her into a star, which also holds true for Rob and Javi. He smokes, drinks some, and tries to come on to C.C. while she's intoxicated (forcing himself onto her). CAST, CREW, & TECHNICAL INFO HOW OTHERS RATED THIS MOVIE Curious if this title is entertaining, any good, and/or has any artistic merit? Then read OUR TAKE of this film. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). OUR WORD TO PARENTS: The following is a brief summary of the content found in this drama that's been rated PG-13. Profanity consists of at least 1 "f" word, while other expletives and colorful phrases are also uttered. Some sexually related dialogue is present, a sexual encounter is partially seen, and various bits of sexualized dancing (gyrating and thrusting hips, simulated sexual movements, and other "dirty dancing") occurs, while various women are occasionally seen in revealing attire. Violence includes a man trying to kill another via gunshots, while some fighting occurs (including the beating of a woman), and an intoxicated woman must fend off a man who tries to force himself onto her sexually. Some of that might be unsettling for some viewers, but it's directed in such an inept way that there's little to no traditional suspense (unless one is very sensitive to such matters). Other bad attitudes are present, as is drinking (with some intoxication), smoking, and brief drug use (two young men share a joint). Tense family material is also present, as is behavior that might be enticing for some kids to imitate. If you're still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we suggest that you take a closer look at our detailed listings for more specific information regarding the film's content. For those concerned with bright flashes of light on the screen, several scenes are set in clubs where we see partial or full strobe effects. For those prone to visually induced motion sickness, there are varying amounts of handheld camerawork in the film. ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE People drink in a club where a young woman raises a beer in appreciation of Rob. Javi ask Rob if he smokes, with Rob asking "Smoke what?" and Javi gives him a knowing smile. We then see the next scene where the two share a joint. Miscellaneous people drink in a club where Rob and Javi also have drinks. C.C.'s ex-boyfriend may be drunk, as he confronts Rob. He then comes at Rob as if to attack him, and Rob pushes him down to the street. Rob, C.C., and others have drinks in a club. We see a large ad for a well-known beer in the store run by Rob's father. We also see several beer bottles on a pool table, with C.C.'s ex-boyfriend ordering another. We see liquor bottles in Roberto's store. He then talks about his past, which included booze and drugs, as well as him getting into an accident while drunk driving. He then says that's why Rob's mother told him to leave. Jeffrey ask C.C. if she wants a drink, but she says she just needs to go to bed. Jeffrey tells C.C. that he's invited several people over for cocktails. An associate of Rob's ask something about what sounded like "X" to him, but we don't know if he's referring to an ex-girlfriend, or the drug known as X. We see C.C. having champagne with Jeffrey, and she says that she thinks she is drunk. He then tries to kiss her but she gets up and walks away, saying that she doesn't feel well. When we come back to the scene, he tries to come on to her in the bathroom. She wants nothing to do with this, but he continues, getting more physical as he goes. She tries to push him away and eventually kicks him off her. BLOOD/GORE None. DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE We hear that Rob stole from some thugs back in New York. We see Rob trying to steal a wheel off a car, but the police spot him and give chase, eventually aiming their guns at him. Some thugs enter a club where Rob is performing as a rapper, with the leader telling one to shut it down. That man pulls a handgun and repeatedly fires at Rob, causing panic in the club (we don't know if anyone is hit). Rob snoops around his father's place, including going through his stepmother's jewelry. We later here that her engagement ring is missing, but Rob says he knows nothing about that. Later, however, he returns the ring to her. Some cops chase a man through the neighborhood, and Rob has him come in and cut through the house to elude them. That man then gives Rob something (possibly money). C.C.'s ex-boyfriend wants to get back at Rob for him now dating C.C., so he goes to the store run by his father and stepmother, and won't pay for a beer. He then grabs Marivi by her hand, slaps her, punches her, and hops over the counter where he repeatedly kicks her (we don't see the latter impact). We then see Marivi in the hospital. Despite Rob's father telling him why he was never around for the boy growing up, Rob does not want to hear that and doesn't accept the explanation. He then says that maybe if his father had been around, Rob might not have turned out the way he did. Rob becomes jealous of the time C.C. is spending with Jeffrey (despite that supposedly being on the up and up), and thus is mean to her. She then says he doesn't know anything about her, and then tells him, "F*ck you." Mad that a recording studio engineer is changing their music, Rob rushes toward that man, and Javi has to pull him away. Some thugs verbally threaten Rob's mom saying they know where she lives, if Rob doesn't meet with them. Rob (who's black) uses the term "nigger." We see C.C. having champagne with Jeffrey, and she says that she thinks she is drunk. He then tries to kiss her but she gets up and walks away, saying that she doesn't feel well. When we come back to the scene, he tries to come on to her in the bathroom. She wants nothing to do with this, but he continues, getting more physical as he goes. She tries to push him away and eventually kicks him off her. FRIGHTENING SCENES Scenes listed here and under "Violence" may be unsettling or suspenseful to younger viewers and/or those with low tolerance levels for such material, but probably few, if any others. We see Rob trying to steal a wheel off a car, but the police spot him and give chase, eventually aiming their guns at him. Some thugs enter a club where Rob is performing as a rapper, with the leader telling one to shut it down. That man then pulls a handgun and repeatedly fires at Rob, causing a panic in the club (we don't know if anyone is hit). Some cops chase a man through the neighborhood, and Rob has him come in and cut through the house to elude them. That man then gives Rob something (possibly money). Once back inside however, Rob and Javi hear gunfire and hide in the bathtub. C.C.'s ex-boyfriend wants to get back at Rob for him now dating C.C., so he goes to the store run by his father and stepmother, and won't pay for a beer. He then grabs Marivi by her hand, slaps her, punches her, and hops over the counter where he repeatedly kicks her (we don't see the latter impact). We then see Marivi in the hospital. We see C.C. having champagne with Jeffrey, and she says that she thinks she is drunk. He then tries to kiss her but she gets up and walks away, saying that she doesn't feel well. When we come back to the scene, he tries to come on to her in the bathroom. She wants nothing to do with this, but he continues, getting more physical as he goes. She tries to push him away and eventually kicks him off her. GUNS/WEAPONS We see Rob trying to steal a wheel off a car, but the police spot him and give chase, eventually aiming their guns at him. Some thugs enter a club where Rob is performing as a rapper, with the leader telling one to shut it down. That man then pulls a handgun and repeatedly fires at Rob, causing a panic in the club (we don't know if anyone is hit). Rob and Javi hear gunfire outside and hide in the bathtub. IMITATIVE BEHAVIOR Phrases: "F*ck you," "Sh*t happens," "What a pr*ck," "Nigger" (said by a black person, and heard in a song), "That's dope," "Sucks," "None of your damn business," "That was hot," "Kick ass," "You don't know a freaking thing about me," "That music in there was whack," "Chicks," "Hell no" and "Screwed" (nonsexual). The film might inspire some kids to take up rap music (or something similar). Rob has several tattoos. C.C. wears several midriff revealing tops. Various scenes show young people doing all sorts of close, sexualized dancing. We see miscellaneous graffiti. JUMP SCENES None. MUSIC (SCARY/TENSE) None. MUSIC (INAPPROPRIATE) Various songs have lyrics that we couldn't fully hear or understand (including several in languages other than English), thus presenting the possibility of them potentially containing objectionable material. That said, we did hear use of terms and phrases such as "nigger," "hell no," and "I want to make love to you." PROFANITY At least 1 "f" word, 4 "s" words, 1 slang term using male genitals ("pr*ck"), 3 damns, 1 ass and 1 hell. SEX/NUDITY Rob's mom shows a little cleavage. We see various views of sexy dancing in a club including slow-motion shots, the close-up of scantily clad bodies, as well as actual and simulated sexual contact. We also see several scantily clad dancers who wear short skirts, with one of them riding up a bit, thus showing a partial view of her panties. She also does some sexual type dancing with the lead performer, including grinding her rear on or near that man's clothed crotch. We also see several women dancing while wearing bikini style tops. Other dancing shows pelvic gyrations, some thrusting and more simulated sexual contact. C.C. shows some cleavage. About C.C. and her friend, Javi jokes with Rob that they'll be "getting some" tonight (meaning sexual action). We see a close-up of C.C. and her friend's clothed hips as they dance in a club. We then later see C.C. moving her clothed butt on or near Rob's clothed crotch as both dance. We see sexy dancing in the close-up of bodies in motion in a club. We also see Rob and C.C. doing some close sexy dancing together. We see a miscellaneous young woman sunbathing in a bikini. We see C.C. in small shorts as well as a crop top that reveals her bare midriff and shows some cleavage. Rob and C.C. do some passionate and clothed kissing up against a wall. We next see several partial views of them having sex, including a head and shoulders shot, and a partial view of his back and her face below him, but we don't see any other nudity or hear any sexual sounds. Some movement, however, is suggested. A song has the lyric "I want to make love to you." C.C. shows a little cleavage. SMOKING Javi and Jeffrey each smoke several times, while a few miscellaneous characters also smoke. C.C. asks Rob if he wants to go outside for a smoke. He agrees, but both of them say they don't smoke (she asked that just to get away from her ex-boyfriend). TENSE FAMILY SCENES Rob's mom is upset with him over his criminal behavior. After an attempt on his life, Rob's mom informs him that his father is not dead as the young man previously was told, and instead lives in Puerto Rico where Rob will now be sent. Rob is not happy about this news. Javi says that his father died several years ago. Rob's dad tries to talk to him about the circumstances regarding why he was never around as his father. However, Rob wants nothing to do with that, and won't listen. Rob's dad talks about his past, which included booze and drugs, as well as him getting into an accident while drunk driving. He then says that's why Rob's mother told him to leave. Despite Rob's father telling him why he was never around for the boy growing up, Rob does not want to hear that and doesn't accept the explanation. He then says that maybe if his father had been around, Rob might not have turned out the way he did. TOPICS TO TALK ABOUT People trying to break into the music business. How those in power often take advantage of young talent and/or modify their work (for any number of reasons). There's talk of Puerto Rico having no natural resources, and that they must rely on tourism. Rob's dad talks about his past, which included booze and drugs, as well as him getting into an accident while drunk driving. He then says that's why Rob's mother told him to leave. VIOLENCE Some thugs enter a club where Rob is performing as a rapper, with the leader telling one to shut it down. That man then pulls a handgun and repeatedly fires at Rob, causing a panic in the club (we don't know if anyone is hit). C.C.'s ex-boyfriend may be drunk, as he confronts Rob. He then comes at Rob as if to attack him, and Rob pushes him down to the street. C.C.'s ex-boyfriend wants to get back at Rob for him now dating C.C., so he goes to the store run by his father and stepmother, and won't pay for a beer. He then grabs Marivi by her hand, slaps her, punches her, and hops over the counter where he repeatedly kicks her (we don't see the latter impact). We then see Marivi in the hospital. Some men surround C.C.'s ex-boyfriend and proceed to beat him up for him earlier doing the same to Rob's stepmother. They punch, kick, and hit him with a board, but we don't see most of the impact. Mad that a recording studio engineer is changing their music, Rob rushes toward that man, and Javi has to pull him away. We see C.C. having champagne with Jeffrey, and she says that she thinks she is drunk. He then tries to kiss her but she gets up and walks away, saying that she doesn't feel well. When we come back to the scene, he tries to come on to her in the bathroom. She wants nothing to do with this, but he continues, getting more physical as he goes. She tries to push him away and eventually kicks him off her. Rob goes to see the thugs that are mad at him, and asks what he must do to make things right with them. The leader tells him he must choose one of his thugs, and fight that man. Rob then makes a surprise attack on one, repeatedly punching him. However, that thug then gets the upper hand, repeatedly pushing Rob back against a fence where he punches and kicks him. Reviewed October 5, 2007 / Posted October 5, 2007