ChristianityToday review of PG-13 "17 Again":
Sex and fidelity are handled lightly, but are themes throughout 17 Again. The PG-13 rating reflects the way boys and girls objectify each other throughout the movie (typical of many movies aimed at teens). And there are several characters who demonstrate lax and even destructive attitudes about sex. A sex ed teacher suggests that asking high school seniors to abstain is "gross." And a trio of Maggie's girlfriends can't wait for Mike to "disrespect" them. He tries to talk some fatherly sense into them, but throws up his hands. That said, the biggest revelations in 17 Again affirm the goodness of long-lasting love and family, and waiting for love (and perhaps even marriage) to have sex in the first place.
and Chrsitian Spotlight:
While the film’s humorously enjoyable, I do not believe it’s suitable for younger children. The film’s perfectly rated, and perhaps only the older ones would truly benefit from the film’s themes of love, marriage, and even regret. I do recommend this film as long as time sometime is taken to discuss the film’s content afterwards.
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