The first thing to say about this movie is that its very hard to follow.Because of this I dont think the normal child or young teen would even want to finish the movie.There are some scenes of violence but they are not graphic and quite short,there are a few sex scenes however,while there is no nudity you see them under the covers from the shoulders up along with"movement".I would say that this movie is appropriate for people 15 and up because of content along with the over all plot of the movie.
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The Good Shepherd
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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CIA's birth wreaks havoc on Matt Damon's family.
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for Ages 16–17
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About The Good Shepherd
Parents need to know that although older teens may be interested in this adult-targeted thriller because of stars Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, it's slow going (and long) and has mature political and moral themes. Violence is frequent (weapons include guns, knives, and bombs and tanks during WWII in London), with two suicide scenes (one via gunshot, the other via jumping out a window) and a graphic torture scene in which CIA agents abuse a Russian spy. Edward and his fellow pledges are urinated on during a naked mud-wrestling scene. Edward has sex with three different women (not explicit, but you see bodies moving), and a surveillance film showing two people having sex appears repeatedly. Characters smoke cigarettes frequently and drink, sometimes to excess. Some language (four uses of "f--k").
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movies' fascination with espionage. Why are spy films so popular? How much of what we see on screen reflects reality, and how much is glamorized? What do you think a spy's day-to-day life is really like? Families can also discuss the lack of balance between family and career in Edward's life. How does his patriotism blind him to troubles at home and at work? How does the movie characterize the men who serve their country in this secret way? How does Edward and Margaret's social situation (especially their class) dictate and limit their options? What messages does the movie send about father-son relationships?
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Great movie
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Wonderful!!
This is an Oscar worthy film, that should have nominated, it was incredible, there are some sexual situations, so, it depends on your child, as a mature teen, I know that joining the CIA or sleeping with people I barely know, or killing people because of their political or religous beliefs is wrong, and most kids my age would not be interested in seeing it at all, but, if your 13 year old is interested, watch it with them, it's a great movie.
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I didn't get it.
It's hard for me to write a review on this, because I didn't really get the plot. It was confusing and boring.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
What was going on?
Perhaps I was tired the day I watched this, but I was bored out of my mind! I kept waiting to get hooked and it never happened. I can't imagine how a child could find this interesting--plus, I have a real problem exposing children to sex scenes like the one between Damon and Jolie, the fact that he sleeps with every woman that comes along, and he marries Jolie only because she's pregnant, but then cheats on her. I just don't think it's very appropriate for kids.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A really good movie
Okay,so. I am thirteen years old, and my step-dad and mom went and took me to see it, although I never even heard of it. At first, I did not think I would like it, because it seemed like a history film (although it sorta is), and I normally don't like them. I ended up loving it. The main character was pretty interesting in a weird sort of way. As was many of the others. Now, as for taking a kid my age to see it, is up to you. It sort of just depends on their attitude, and how mature they are to see it. I will say there were a couople parts in this film that I wish I had not seen, for just reasons. But I loved it nonetheless. The only really thing I did not like about it, is how long it was. It was just a little more than two and a half hours. But if you are really interested in the movie, then you will sit right through it. and another thing, you really have to pay attention to it. If you don't you will be asking alot of questions and such like that.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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