I loved this movie, but it definatly wasn't suitible for kids under thirteen. If you hate blood and violence this isn't the movie for you. It was very deep though and I highly recomend the book. I agree with lala22, you should definatly read the book first. It is the BEST movie ever
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The Outsiders
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Coppola's take on S.E. Hinton's classic. Teens+.
updated 07.04.08
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About The Outsiders
Parents need to know that THE OUTSIDERS is a film adaptation of a novel detailing teen gang violence in the 1950s. Characters drink, smoke, get in fights, harass schoolchildren, use knives and guns, and commit murder. One character is severely burned and dies. Additionally, the film deals frankly with class stratification. Several of the main characters have troubled home situations.
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- Families can talk about class divisions. Why does Cherry tell Ponyboy that she cannot talk to him at school? What makes the division between the socs and the greasers readily apparent? What can explain the origin of the rivalry between the two groups?
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Lives in NevadaI rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Deep, Sad, Awsome, but graphic!
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
READ! WATCH! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also get in there, and read the book! its good, you will love,it, im 16, i saw it when i was about your little kids' age, i think it was 14 or so. it was a great movie, but get in the game and READ! and then watch the movie and enjoy it baby! LOL! go for it! make sure ur above 12 at least! :)
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
READ! WATCH! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also get in there, and read the book! its good, you will love,it, im 16, i saw it when i was about your little kids' age, i think it was 14 or so. it was a great movie, but get in the game and READ! and then watch the movie and enjoy it baby! LOL! go for it! make sure ur above 12 at least! :)
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Cool movie, i like it! but i reccomend for people to read the book, by S.E Hinton first, it will make more sense. It was a deep movie. It was a good movie overall! maybe watch this movie for only probably 13 and older (once your a teenager, possibly 12, but no younger) great movie though
- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
I cried so hard!
It is an amazing movie, don't get me wrong. It is the best movie I have ever seen in my life! But I cried so hard at the part where the 2 main characters (Dally and Johnny) die and then the letter, my friends had to literally drag me out of the room because I was "ruining my own birthday party". But it is so relevant to all girls and boys aged 12-18 to show what belonging and friendship really mean and how you can't just judge people on their social class. It is enjoyable for all ages above 12, and leaves it's mark well after watching.
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