It might not be as good as the novel, but on its own this movie is very excellent, and the cast is simply superb.
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From Here to Eternity
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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This classic drama smolders. Age 12 and up.
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for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About From Here to Eternity
Parents need to know that while this war movie isn't particularly violent, characters do drink (often to access), smoke, use ethnic slurs, fight, stab each other, break rules, engage in hazing, and commit adultery. There is also some military gun violence. Because of the period that produced the film, there's no explicit sexual activity, but there are some implied sexual relationships.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about issues of class raised by the officer/enlisted man hierarchy as well as Alma's story of being romantically rejected because she wasn't a "proper" wife. How are issues of class visible in the military setting (where ostensibly, everyone is in uniform)? How do these issues affect romances and other plot lines? Another topic for discussion is Prewitt's refusal to box. Prewitt explains his refusal to the other men, but they refuse to listen. Did Prewitt have any better options for addressing this issue?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
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Heavy topics make good Best Picture-winner
It had very good acting, and you felt for the characters at the end, which is always essential for me if a movie is going to grab my attention. A lot of people will probably get depressed by all the heavy themes, but that's what adds to the drama and realism of its pre-12/7 topic.
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Felt a little sick
This film was highly acclaimed and recommended. But I wish it hadn't been. The acting is superb (Frank Sinatra is great!) but the content left me feeling unattached to any character in the film. There is adultery, murder and drunkenness thought the story and no real resolve at the end. I wish I had not watched this but had watched "It happened one night" instead.
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