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Paranoid Park
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 16. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Poetic, disturbing story of lonely teen skater.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 16 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Paranoid Park
Parents need to know that, despite its focus on skateboarding, this film isn't for kids. It includes a grisly death in which a man falls on train tracks and is cut in half (the imagery is vivid and upsetting). Themes are mature as well, including divorcing parents, teen sex, guilt, remorse, and a troubled sort of "getting away with murder." The one actual sex scene is very blurry and hurried (it's the teen characters' awkward first time). To fit in, a boy drinks beer. Some strong language, including "f--k."
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie portrays teen life (and, specifically, skaters). Do you think it's accurate? Teens: Do you ever feel like Alex? How does the movie convey what he's feeling and thinking? Families can also discuss how to handle a scary and/or overwhelming situation, in which you feel responsible but fear consequences. Who can you go to for help?
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