A 50+ year old musical with mediocre acting. It is interesting visually, but the ending is a ridiculously long number that is 100% unneeded. Mostly for Kelly's fans, or real old movie buffs. Probably the worst Best Picture winner I've seen thus far.
An American in Paris
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Great for parents and kids alike.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About An American in Paris
Parents need to know that while this movie's content is squeaky-clean (with sexuality limited to a few brief kisses), the plot behind the songs and dances is racier than that of the typical musical, featuring romantic complications, infidelity, and a predatory female character who seems intent on turning Gene Kelly's character into a gigolo. Younger kids probably won't get the innuendos, while older ones may be a bit discomfited by the romantic duplicity of the film's characters.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether unmarried couples who are dating owe each other truth and fidelity, and why. They might also discuss the casual ways in which the characters seem to view love, falling in and out of it easily and quickly. Is this a true portrait of the way human beings organize their romantic lives? Or is real life more complicated by emotion?
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