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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Not okay...
The music was wonderful but some major things that changed my mind such as the nude images (ewwww) and all the drugs and drinking i would not reccomend this movie to anyone my age

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Teen, 16 years old
August 30, 2009
 
13 and up will love it, but won't want to see it with grandma
I love the music. The actors are amazing singers and can hold up to the legendary originals.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
great movie iffy for tweens!
This is a great movie one of my favorites but I was surprised about how much sexuality, nude breasts, language, drugs and violence there was in this movie! I would suggest this for 15 years and older. This movie have excellent music and for music love this movie is for you!!!

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
This is one of my top movies!
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Besides having great music and choreography, this movie had an interesting and deep storyline. It isn't just fluff. Now on to the "inappropriate" material involved in this film. 1. There is nudity. It might make some younger kids go "yuck," but I say, what is wrong with the human body? 2. The characters do drugs, drink, etc. However, I belive this is okay if your kids know that these things are bad. 3. There are a couple scenes of fighting. This is the part where you should know your kid. Will they not be bothered by this, or will they have nightmares? I think this is a great movie, but only a certain age group will enjoy it. Either you get it or you don't. Know your kid, or you might be answering questions the whole 133 minutes.

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Teen, 14 years old
July 7, 2010
 
iffy but cool
this movie was good, but not appropriate for my 8 yr old brother. there is violence: jude is beat and bloodied, war is shown, and a child dies in a riot. sexy stuff: couples are shown in bed naked, and kissing. language: S and F word. there are also drinks and drugs. i really liked this movie but its not for everyone. there are lots of weird physcodelic images and stuff. but beatles lovers and mature kids should enjoy it

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
amazing
This movie is amazing. Best musical since Moulin Rouge, as someone else mentioned. In fact, I saw it 6 times in theater, and now own it. I wouldn't recommend it for tweens, but it is appropriately rated PG-13. There is partial nudity, breasts and butts, but nothing too bad. And if to say "ew" and "it's inappropriate" is a bit immature. It's just the human body. The music was great, and it has a lot of meaning. (Do your research.) My favorite scene was definitely Strawberry Fields Forever. Beautifully done.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Love it.
One of the best movies I have ever seen. A beautiful movie, with beautiful singing by beautiful actors/actresses. Julie Taymor at her best, definitely. Watch this film. You won't be disappointed.

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Kid, 12 years old
December 27, 2010
 
Overall amazing! A little bit inappropriate.
My favorite movie! May be a little intense for younger kids. Characters do use drugs although kids will have no idea what they are looking at. There is a little violence although nothing kids haven't seen playing video games. The worst scene of sex is an artistic scene where the two main characters are seen naked and kissing. Nothing bad shown.

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Great movie!
First off, the nudity. Common Sense makes it look like it's a big issue, but it really isn't. To tell you the truth, there's only two (or three if you count inhuman figures with completely pale skin) scenes with nudity of any sort, and one of them doesn't show a thing. One of them does show one breast, but it's very brief. I guess if you have a problem with drawn breasts, then it might be worse, but honestly, breasts pop up in art all the time. The language wasn't that bad. A few s**ts and one f**k, but other than that, nothing drastic. Of course, this film takes place in the sixties, so there's a lot of drugs and alcohol, but it isn't really a big issue. The violence is probably the biggest issue, and to tell you the truth, it's nothing to worry about. A few scenes regarding the Vietnam war, with some blood, but no serious gore. I actually think this would be a positive experience for your children. It can really teach them a lot about music, art, politics, and love. Definitely a thumbs up.

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Adult
September 10, 2010
 
An under appreciated gem
Anyone who loves the Beatles or Musicals. Possibly my favorite movie musical.

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Educator
April 3, 2009
 
Great Music + Nudity = A "Must NOT Watch, Just Buy the Soundtrack"
Great music! But I could go without the nudity. I thought the main characters are scoundrels. I know, it's a timepiece...blah blah blah. If I'd lived in that time I would have thought people that behaved this way were scoundrels too. In fact, I know people who behave this way today and I think they act like irresponsible scoundrels too.

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Teen, 17 years old
January 11, 2009
 
Amazing movie
this was an wonderful movie. the covers of the beatles songs were really well done, and they were implemented well in the story line. it was a sweet love story, but it also had deeper, underlying conflicts. the story really portrayed the reality of the time period, wich meant that there were deaths, drugs, sex, protests, and other things that were really quite shocking sometimes. some of the war scenes were REALLY intense (i closed my eyes). but overall, i really loved the movie. the main charachters, Jude and Lucy, were charming yet believable. its a must see for all teens and adults!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Unexpected pleasure
Although I enjoy The Beatles, I wasn't amped up going into this movie. However as soon as it began, I could tell it was going to be a good one. The story line was fast enough to keep us going and the use of the music as well as the character development were well entwined with each other. This movie is not just about Beatle Music... You won't be disappointed here. By the way if you like Bono, its your bonus!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
sorry to be the first...
but i did not like this film at all, yes there is pretty colors, shots, and music but does that define a "good movie" in my opinion no it does not.This is just a shot at trying to resell and sum up the 60's and 70's to this generation of young people hoping to find something new and inventive but that has been around for quiet a awhile. But for your kids i would wait till they are at most 14.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Don't waste any time
People think this movie i great. I don't. It had pretty shots and interesting visuals but it might as well been released as a series of music videos. I've seen this story, how many times? Also it should have been rated R. There is frontal nudity. Artistically done? Give me a break. The girl rolls over in bed and shows everything. A girl in body paint shows everyting. Two people make out naked in the water. I applaud the music. The movie was horrible. Just watch three of the scenes.

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Beautiful movie, great covers of great music
I went to see this movie with my family recently (I'm a total Beatlemaniac). It was incredible. I am waiting for the opportunity to go see it again, and believe me when I say I'll be getting it on DVD. Its use of The Beatles' music was perfect. The first thing I did when I got home was to put on my iPod and listen to Beatles music the rest of the night. Yes, there's some nudity and sex, but it's very artistic, and if your kid's the type who yells, "Oh my god, boobies!", then I'm surprised they like Beatles music at all. This movie is a must see for any Beatles fans. Get your children into a whole new kind of music.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Exceptional!
The nude scene and love scene is very tastfully done. In fact I would rather my 13 year old see two people who really love each other have some passion rather than two people just have sex. The nude scene was as beautiful and tastful as going to the Ghetti Museum. Tabitha

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Absolutely amazing film!
This was an amazing film. The music is mind-blowing. There is some iffy content though. There are several scenes with drugs, and some which seem to take place in drug-fueled trances. There is also nudity (some bare breasts) and some heavy kissing (nude, in bed, etc.) There are some disturbing violence scenes. Men in Vietnam, and a boy singing as people riot around him. He is later shown dead in a coffin. The movie is also emotionally challenging. Watch yourself before you have your younger teen see it.

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Parent of 15 year old
May 28, 2010
 
This movie embodies a fantastical musical approach to the movement of the 60s with war, finding oneself, free love, loyal friendship, and the influence of drugs. Teens connect to the bright colors, mischief, and rebel nature of the characters, however, will also see the perils of distrust teens had for adults in the 60s which when compared to now, seem sad. The over powering result of the distrust is undying friendships that have the ability to influence good or bad. A part of American history that widely opens the door to family conversations of all those subjects we hate to bring up from the 60s. I highly recommend it. Baby boomers will love the episodic connections of each Beatle's song!

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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