Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide trustworthy information to children and their families, provides a database of reviews for all types of media (movies, books, games, websites, apps, music, and TV). The site "is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology." It proposes an age appropriate target audience for various media, and rates titles based on a range of criteria including: educational value, violence, language, consumerism, security/privacy, and more. By presenting this information readers/users are able to judge for the appropriateness of the media for their own purposes. Extensive staff reviews are posted, and viewers can post their own reviews as well. The site explains their criteria and lists the Board of Advisors so that readers can understand the perspective of the reviews. The reviewers come from