Everyone who is saying Global Warming doesnt exist, answer 1 question for me... Why the hell is the world heating up???
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An Inconvenient Truth
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Moving, earnest documentary on global warming.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About An Inconvenient Truth
Parents need to know that this film introduces complicated scientific, political, and social issues (most prominently, the arguments surrounding global warming and environmental pollution), which will likely go over the heads of the youngest kids. While Al Gore explains his points with colorful graphics (cartoons, graphs, "nature" footage), the statistics and argument strategies may be boring for younger viewers, too. The movie includes images of the aftermath of Katrina, as well as references to other disasters (a 2003 European heat wave that left 35,000 dead). Animated sequences show mild violence (ozone-attacking sunbeams, a frog almost boiling, a weary polar bear unable to find solid ice on which to rest). It also includes sections on the death of Gore's sister from lung cancer (photos of her as he talks about missing her and the damage done by cigarette smoking) and on Gore's young son's near death in a car accident (viewers see no specifics, mostly haunting, empty hospital corridors and Gore looking sad).
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the debate over global warming, and whether it results from human excesses or inevitable natural changes. They might discuss the film's presentation of conflicts between economic and environmental needs, the U.S. role in pollution and global warming, and accusations by some politicians (shown briefly in the film) that global warming is a hoax.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great Movie
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Good for People who love hearing about Global Warming.
A great look at a false philosophy. This is a movie based on a proven fallacy. Global Warming DOES NOT exist. In 100 years the Earths temperature has risen 1 Degree.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Huh??? What's the deal?
Wasn't it supposed to be fake??????? Well, whether or not humans caused it, it is something we need to deal with!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Blatant lies.
This is nothing but propaganda made by the Government. Global Warming in itself is a hoax. Remember the Ice Age? I'm sure we caused that too, right? The Earth goes through STAGES! None of this is real! Only idiots believe in something as obviously fake as Global Warming.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
to josh 1422
global warming is made by humans you idiot! One of the most frightening movies I have ever seen. P.S josh1422 is 2 reviews below me.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
full of crap
global warming is fake. earth goes through natural stages. for the love of god dont see this full of crap movie!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Liberal Propaganda with plenty of scare tactics!
After seeing this "documentary" you will think the world is about to blow up! It's an EXTREMELY one- sided "global warning" rant. Most of the movie you get "facts" shoved in your face and are told that there is no other truth. Extremely influencial for younger viewers.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
The only way I would let my kids watch this piece of propaganda is IF
I also showed them the OTHER side of the debate, (ie. the TRUTH!) such as Glenn Beck's special, "Exposed: Climate of Fear." Sitting through this thing is like having your teeth pulled, waxing your entire body and having your nose hairs yanked out-- all at the same time. I've never had such a strong reaction to a "film" in my 29 years of life.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this!
Wonderful film on Global Warming.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I think this is an importaint part of american culture and sould be viewed by any one who cares about the world around them.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Must-see.
this is a great movie that educates you about global warming. it's appropiate for ages 5 and up, although kids younger than 6 or 7 might not understand it and it might scare younger kids. it's really well done and there's not anything inappropiate. all in all, do something about global warming and help this man!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Crucial message must get out
It might be hard for a younger kid to sit through this. But the message must get out. My 4th grader saw the first half of this movie at school. While the subtlety of Gore's nostalgia for and rejection of his tobacco farming upbringing may be tough to fathom for younger kids, it's a great opportunity to talk about love of family and social responsibility and how the two play together - or against each other. As for the argument that not everyone believes that global warming is the result of human activity, remember that not everyone believes that the world is round.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Important movie
Our media has unfortunately been ignoring the fact of global climate change, even though it is arguably the most important problem we face. It is about survival, plain and simple. Al Gore does human kind a great service by bringing the facts to the public. Please do see this movie. My 14-yr-old daughter was glad she saw it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A Call to Action
Our 10- and 12-year-olds were attentive and interested through the whole movie. The 10-year-old excitedly whispered to me throughout the movie, making connections with her lessons at school, our community and ideas for home. I knew she could handle it but not that she would be so into it. We parents and our 12-year-old were distracted by the gratuitous political message but the set-up of the film (separate storylines about the environment and Gore's life) made it easy to focus on the environmental message. There was new material here for the adults and new connections. I saw it twice in two days and could see it again.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Excellent Film, Thought Provoking & Entertaining
We were a bit concerned that this film might be too slow or complex but it was actaully very interesting for us and our child. I would say a thoughtful child 8 and older would enjoy and get something out of this film. Ages 10 and above are probably ideal. The animated sequences referenced are not a problem. You might feel a bit said for the polar bear who can't find an ice patch to rest on but its no worse than that. There are victums of Katrina shown but it is the suffering in the Superdome that is poignant; the bodies are not easily recognisable as such and both these Katrina scenes are very brief.
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