Very good movie, but at almost 17, I was very disturbed and covered my eyes a lot. There are scenes of graphic nudity and graphic violence, etc. Not for kids.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Mature WWII drama taps into base human instinct.
updated 07.04.08
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What Parents Need to Know
About Black Book
Parents need to know that this subtitled World War II drama from the director of Basic Instinct is intense from start to finish. Wartime takes its toll on all the characters, robbing them of their humanity. The lead character, Rachel/Ellis, sleeps with the enemy to infiltrate their turf, and people are dispensed with as the killers see fit. The violence is frequent and bloody, the sex is quite graphic, and characters swear, drink, and smoke.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's notions of good and evil. Are "bad guys" and "good guys" clearly delineated? Should they be? Also, what drives Ellis to place herself in the line of fire? Is it altruism or revenge? How could she fall in love with a Nazi, when Nazis killed her family? What drives a person to betray others for their own gain? Families also can discuss what this movie has in common, if anything, with director Paul Verhoeven's earlier, infamously sensationalistic films, like Basic Instinct and Showgirls. Does it share any characteristics with those movies? Do you think filmmakers have a certain style that affects all of their projects?
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Lives in OregonI rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Definitely not for
- Lives in ArizonaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Excellent movie, but parents be warned - the nudity is graphic. That's probably my one complaint about Black Book - some of the nudity felt gratituous. Aside from that, a fantastic and completely engrossing movie. Definitely a must-see if you're not too offended by nudity.
- Lives in WashingtonI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
The somber story of WWII reduced to a popcorn flick
Palu Vorhefen, who brought us Starship Troopes and Total Recall has now returned to his roots as a Dutch filmaker. And yet, not much as changed. The film really reminded me of starship Troopers: It is very entertaining and engrossing. It is fun. Just like Starship Troopers, there are hints at much deeper, darker, areas that the film chooses not to explore. But that's fine. We have seen the respectful, somber take on WWII many man times. Black Book offers a nice relief.
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