Great Book; Really Good Movie
Lord of the Flies
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Common Sense says
1963 movie can be scary and troubling in places.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Lord of the Flies was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this movie based on the classic novel has some very scary moments, and the overall theme may be particular troubling for some kids.
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What’s the Story?
Based on William Golding's award-winning allegorical novel, LORD OF THE FLIES is the story of a group of English schoolboys marooned on a remote island. At first, they operate according to the structure they're used to ("Let's make a lot of rules!" shouts one of the boys). Ralph, thoughtful and democratic, is selected as their leader. He plans for the long term, keeping a signal fire going. But when no one comes to rescue them, civilization slips further and further away. Jack and his "hunters" take over, becoming more and more savage. They paint themselves and make sacrifices to a mythical "beast," first the heads of the animals they kill for food, and then one of the boys, killed in a wild ceremonial dance. They murder Ralph's last follower, a chubby boy called "Piggy," and they are chasing murderously after Ralph when they are found by rescuers.
Is It Any Good?
The movie has some very scary moments, and the overall theme may be particular troubling for some kids. But it's more kid-friendly than the 1990 remake, which updates the story with a contemporary setting and changes the boys' nationality to American. Dark and sometimes gory, it has some power, but it's not as good as the original. Teenagers should read the source book by Nobel Prize winner Golding.
Movie Details
Studio: Continental Distributing, Director: Peter Brook
Run time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/16/1963, DVD release: 1/18/2000
MPAA Rating: NR
Run time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/16/1963, DVD release: 1/18/2000
MPAA Rating: NR
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I watched this in school and did not enjoy it. This was bizarre and odd movie.There were some things that young kids would find scary, when the boys are killed. Ralph is chased after fearing for his lifef. I really didn't like this movie, but I had to watch it. 8 and up can watch, but why would they want to?
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