This is one of the best movies ever made. Out of the hundreds of films I have seen, this seems to stand above the rest. The dramatic tension, the incredible story, the acting is incredible, and it has one of the saddest endings to any film I have ever seen. Now, there are a few concerns that I have for parents, like strong language, there is a short sex scene, there is also a scene that shows Norton's character get raped in a prison, and the few violent scenes it has are graphic (especially the end). This story is one of the best in film. It shows how a family can be torn apart by one person's choice that had been influenced by his past. For example, you find out that the reason why Norton became a racist is because of the fact his dad was killed by someone that wasn't his skin color. So immediately, Norton assumes that this was a hate crime against his dad because of the fact he was white. This story takes itself seriously, but not too seriously, it is at that perfect balance which most films cannot find. The acting in this film is top-notch. Norton delivers, and the supporting cast is incredible. There isn't a single scene that is overacted, or underacted. Norton shines in this film, because at times you hate his guts for what he had done, and other times he appears to be a saint. Norton's younger brother starts off the movie as a racist jerk, who doesn't care who or what he hurts, and you end the film with him trying to change the stuff he had done. The ending to this film, without giving too much away, is incredible. When I first saw this I was thinking, by the end of this film, “Okay movie, you were good, but what can you throw at me to make you incredible?” Well the ending turned a good movie into my second favorite movie of all time. I won't tell you what happens, but it is incredibly powerful. On a whole, this film should only be viewed by audiences that could get the meaning behind the story, and who can handle a film that earned every bit of its “R” rating. This is my second favorite movie of all time for a good reason. 5 out of 5

This movie does not pretend; it is *brutally* honest. It tells you, accurately and violently, what happens when one allows hate to rule his or her life. If your kid is mature enough to handle it, it can serve as a great warning.

Good movie; should be shown to teens who have problems or are want to be gangsters. Racism is a big topic here. should be watched with another person even as an adult so it could be discussed

It's a great anti-racist movie. There is a graphic prison gang rape, plus some racial violence and plenty of profanity. I guess if your 13 or 14+, you should be able to handle it.