This is an amazing movie. It shows the meaning of love. My only thing, is that it takes awhile to get into, for some people. There is a stripper scene, but its nothing drastic. There are gay couples, but I don't see how that would be a problem for anyone.
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Parents need to know that given the nature of the subject matter, they might want to see it with their kids, or even before them, so that they can talk to them about the themes and the content of the film. After all, this musical features characters who are addicted to heroin, have AIDS, and argue with one another over class politics and property. Characters smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, smoke a joint, and appear purchasing and shooting heroin. One couple is lesbian, another is gay (one partner being a transvestite). Early on, a character is beaten bloody by muggers. One character pole dances in a strip club, others are HIV positive and one character dies of AIDS in a very sad scene. Peppery language includes two f-words, as well as other mild cursing (s-words, "ass," "damn"). But the eight protagonists are charismatic and committed to one another, which offers a healthy model of friendship and romance.
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- Families can talk about drugs, alcohol, AIDs, ambition and the alternative family formed by these diverse friends. How does Tom and Angel's relationship serve as the primary model for unconditional love and loyalty? How do the reconciliations of quarreling couples (Joanne and Maureen, Mimi and Roger) show that trust can overcome insecurities and jealousies? How does the film show a class conflict between landlords and renters or squatters?
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- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Best movie, for any age.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Inspirational and a moving film that will change your life
RENT is about 8 friends who face the harsh poverty areas of New York City. In the film they learn they must face the relationship struggles and have to face the AIDS/HIV+ Disease. Drugs are portrayed as an issue where we see Mimi's beautiful life destroyed by heroin addiction. The strife that the characters had to endure was sad and hard to. One relationship used as a model for everyone, Angel and Collins', is a relationship between a gay man and a drag queen. They have a beautiful and loving relationship, and their song "I'll Cover You" shows the ideal of love. But the relationships in this movie show nothing but strong love and commitment. The Music is excellent.It gives a lasting impression and keeps you singing these songs forever more. The main messages of this film are friendship and loyalty. This is a must see film that everyone will enjoy.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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Loved it
When I first saw this movie I was 10 and I really wasn't getting into it. I thought it was boring. I watched it again telling myself that I was going to really think and enjoy and I did. The strife that the characters had to endure was sad but the entire movie was very heartwarming.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
A beautiful movie with a positive message
This is a great movie. While parents may initially be concerned over the drugs and sexual content of the movie, it's treated beautifully. Drugs are portrayed as an issue -- we see Mimi's beautiful life destroyed by heroin addiction, and in the end she recovers -- it's always made clear that heroin is nothing but bad for her. Sex is treated pretty lightly by the characters because they live a bohemian lifestyle. But the relationships in this movie show nothing but strong love and commitment. The one relationship used as a model for everyone, Angel and Collins', is a relationship between a gay man and a drag queen. They have a beautiful and loving relationship, and their song "I'll Cover You" shows the ideal of love, two partners caring for and helping each other. Roger and Mimi's relationship is difficult throughout due to Mimi's drug abuse, but eventually that issue is resolved and they find their way together. Maureen and Joanne's relationship is a great anti-stereotype of lesbian relationships -- neither of them is a typical butch or femme lesbian, and neither defines herself by her sexuality. Overall, the movie's portrayal of love and sexuality is a hugely positive message. Another great message is friendship, as these friends grow into a family together. When younger kids (and older, really) see this, what will trouble them the most will probably not be the sex, drugs, or language, but the sadness of the story. A main character dies, another one struggles with drugs, most of the characters have AIDS, and the characters' relationship struggles are intense and hard to deal with. Yes, most people will cry when watching this movie. But the ending of it is so uplifting and positive that you can't help but love it. In my opinion, this is a great movie to watch with your kids, or to let them watch. If you want to discuss it with your kids after, you can talk about relationships and how drugs can hurt your relationships with your loved ones. You can also talk about friendship and loyalty -- the main messages of the film.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
INCREDIBLE FILM!!!!!! MESMERIZING!!!
This is my favorite movie by far! its incredible and shows a strong meaning of love with one character playing a huge part in this! I cried at the end when something horrible happens to one of the best characters. Even though this is a musical, and keep that in mind when choosing this movie because there are a lot of songs each better than the last, it gives a lasting impression and keeps you singing these songs forever more. Even today at my lunch table we all randomly broke out into one of the songs from this incredible film. By far deserves 500 stars!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Not Just A Movie, An Experience
This movie has changed my life. It is not really appropriate for kids under age 12, although i saw it when i was 11. I didn't understand a lot of the content, but i do now. So i suggest waiting till you are at least 12 or 13 because you will understand a lot more and enjoy a lot more. You will laugh, you will cry, Lots of drug use, swearing and some inappropriate other scenes, but if you can get past that, there is a wonderful message about true friendship, true love and true diversity that we can all learn from.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's kinda iffy...
I love musicals, so naturally I love this movie. Some of the content is inappropriate, such as lyrics to a few of the songs.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
sad but great
this movie has a lot of thing kids under the age of 10 should not see or here. one girls you see getting drugs from a drug dealer. some people have aids and the people don't have money to pay the rent so this movie has alot of muture topics. the movie is great but i think it's okay for kids 10 and up thanks
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
love it
my best friend and i love it to the ends of the earth. so yeah, it has gays and straights and bad language, but the music is wonderful and it spreads a good message. they say to live each day up to the fullest and to go after your dreams. so yeah, theres drinking and smoking and drug use, but its rated R for a reason (even though for some reason the DVD is rated pg-13 with nothing censored) but it also shows the downside to drug use. it has people with aids that suffer for their mistakes and enforces the fact that drugs are never good. but the homosexuality in the movie cant be much of a problem, even though you see two actresses groping each others butts, but thats just not right for the screen if it was gay or straight. but the rating and the quality shouldn't be changed because of this, thats just homophobic right there. but as i say a lot, it depends on who's watching it. i think mostly teens should watch it, and maybe just a few scenes are good for the younger kids too. but the biggest factor is the parents and what they tell their kids about drugs, sex and all that other negative stuff. so... the rating is perfect for this movie, and i recommend perants who may not feel comfortable with some of these things watch it with their kids so they know what they're taking in.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Rent is a must see!!
Yes, rent is very innapropriate at times, but the message is one that true love is strong no matter what gender you are or what you belive or your bad qualities. I don't think the fact that there is a gay and lesbian couple change the appropraiteness, there is nothing morally wrong or innapropriate about that. Also, the people do have aids and take drugs, but those are real issues in the world. I recommend this movie to mature 11 years old and up. Don't watch if under 11 or 12.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
a must-see!!!!!
I first saw this movie when it first came out (i was about 13 or 14) and fell in lover with it. I think this is a great movie because it doesn't sugar-coat anything. It is a very real movie that will make you laugh and cry the whole time. I related to every single character in some way. I think that you should judge the maturity of your child rather than your age. The movie does show homosexual male and female couples kissing, but only to re-enforce their love for each other. The negative effects of drugs used in the movie are very graphic and in no way encourage their use. Appropriate for 14+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
the BEST movie in the world
if people would listen to the music instead of hearing it and pay attention they would see more than "exotic dancers" (not strippers), and smack, they would see this movie based off of the late musical genius jonathan larsons modern-day la boheme set in late 80's east village NY with young, raw charicters going through such feelings as love and loss. we can identify with these charicters. and Adam Pascal is REALLLLLY hot
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I know almost every word to all the songs
I LOVE this movie. Sure, it has bad stuff, but the message is great. The songs have great harmonies, like Your What You Own. At the end, when Angel dies, it shows true love. I would reccomend it, but only if yuo can handle it!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A must-see
No day but today. Definitely,this movie has inspired me. Silly, I know. But it seriously opened my eyes to how much life isn't fair, and the only thing to do is just live your life to the fullest. I will always keep this movie close to my heart. Thank God for you, Jonathon Larson, and may you R.I.P. ♥
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Amazing!
I am an older high school student. I saw this just last year, and fell in love with it. I highly recommend it, but only for kids about 13 and above. I would also make sure your kid understands about homosexuality, drugs, and AIDS.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is a great musical if your child is old enough to handle it.
This movie ends up teaching you good morals. It is a little hard to handle if your child is not mature. There are drugs scenes. It also does talk a lot about HIV and Aids.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Brilliant Movie
This movie was amazing. The musical also was too. I highly reccomened it, although you should probably watch it with your kids; it's a really good way to discuss love, homosexuality, and other important topics. There are some sexual scenes, like Out Tonight (Mimi's a dancer, and at one point she touches herself,) and La Vie Boheme (a lot of the lyrics contain sexual words, and some sexual actions- for example, during 'sodomy', two characters, both fully clothed, perform actions, and when another another character sings 'dildos', a woman mimes sodomizing another character. Oh, also there is mooning.) But the music is amazing, and the message is very important. Also, there is a character seen several times in drag. This character, Angel, is a beautiful person, and you should talk to your kids how it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it matters how you act and what you're like on the inside. VIVA LA VIE BOHEME!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good movie
It was sort of like one long music video. Really good. Sad too. It wasn't the best movie ever, but I think it's great for 13 and up.
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