• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Surprisingly fresh romance upends your assumptions.

Why We Rated This for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

• Messages:

  A young man with Asperger’s syndrome (a form of autism) attempts to forge a connection with his neighbor, whose big heart allows her to see beyond his limitations. But the rest of the world isn’t as embracing, and some scenes depict others being hostile to him. Still, the woman who loves him does so wholeheartedly, with little judgment.
• Role models:

  Two very different people take great pains to understand each other and wind up learning more about themselves -- and love in general. It’s a touching pairing, especially since it's juxtaposed against what appears to be a solid marriage wounded by deceit and betrayal.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  A young man explodes in frustration; he screams and throws objects around, and the woman with him is afraid. But the tantrum doesn’t appear directed toward her. Instead, it’s fairly clear that it’s because he can’t control his overwhelming emotions. Another screaming match ensues later between father and daughter.
• Sex:

  Fairly frank discussion about sex and arousal. A couple has sex for the first time -- though there’s no outright nudity, there’s some kissing and tumbling in bed. She also places his hand in her bra. Later, a married man admits to having an affair.
• Language:

  Expletives are used pretty sparingly, but include words like “bulls--t," “f--k," "dick," "damn," "hell," and "oh God."
• Consumerism:

  Not an issue.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Social drinking at parties, etc.

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