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Only for kids who know how babies are made
This story begins with a pregnancy growing out of a one night stand. My 8 year old who does not yet know the birds and the bees found this confusing and wanted an explanation. So don't show this to your 8 year old if they don't understand how babies are made and you don't yet want to tell them. The fact that the lead characters have sex within hours of meeting each other is also inconsistent with our families values, so keep this in mind too if you are planning to show it too your kids. All that aside, my daughter loved it.
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true love?
August's parents meet, start kissing after exchanging just a few sentences, come together in a one night stand, never forget each other, and eventually find each other, reunited in true love after 11 long years.
There's only a little kissing shown on screen, so the images are not a problem.
The more troubling issue: what constitutes true love? What forms the foundation of a durable, lasting love relationship that produces a stable marriage? Is it looking into each other's eyes on a moonlit night and sharing a mystical connection through music? I want my kids to be exposed to stories about what true love really looks like. I don't want to fill their imaginations with romantic but flimsy models of what it's like to meet 'the one'. This one's not worth seeing for a number of reasons. That particular message is most troubling to me.
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Not just a chick flick...
I think it would be better for 13 & up mainly because younger kids wouldn't catch on to all the flash backs, and duel life scenes. There's a few disturbing scenes where boy get bullied but thats life in a boys home and its good for our kids to know that.
This is a good movie to talk to the kids about the things money can't buy - the way music can make you feel, talent & how in the wrong hands can be wasted and of course love & soul mates even though the parents relationship is very unrealistic.
All n all a feel good movie...
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Loved it when we saw it in the theatre- bought it on dvd as part of Father's Day gift, and will watch it for the second time with our girls- ages 8 and 10 (both very mature)- this week...
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Good for mature kids
I thought this movie was very touching, especially the ending. I would recommend this for pretty much all 9+ but you may want your kids to leave the room when the couple is on the roof talking which soon leads to a passionate scene.
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This movie is now #3 on my list of favorite artistic movies
While I agree with the parent who wrote that it should not be treated as a shining example of "true love", you can discuss that fact with your children. It's just a story. I had a harder time explaining the mysticism to my son.
That said, I agree with the principal view that music is all around us, even though not everybody can "tune in." I did roll my eyes when little August, with only one lesson on actual theory and practice, writes this beatiful piece and gets accepted to Julliard and goes straight to conducting the Phil. You will need to explain that this is completely unrealistic; even musical geniuses need to study and practice to achieve such goals.
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Amazing movie
I adored this movie. Absolutely and completely. It has a level of wonder and childlike innocence that I am having more and more difficulty finding, and I thought it was perfectly acted. While it does have some iffy moments, what goes on isn't going to be caught by most younger children. I was truly awed by the music, and by the end I found myself crying. A superb movie with a wonderful message about music, belief, and trusting your heart.
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INSPIRATIONAL!!!
This movie is one we have watched over and over! What a super inspirational movie! Great for music lovers!
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Gorgeous music!
What an awesome movie! I meant to watch this a long time ago but I kept putting it off, until it was recommended to me. I must say this movie was very inspiring with gorgeous music throughout. Great cast and amazing acting especially by little Freddie! The story had it's sad moments but most of it was beautiful. I'm definitely going to buy the DVD! I recommend it all tweens, teens and adults!
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Wonderful!
This instantly became one of my favorite movies. The story is definitely not appropriate for the younger crowd and is more geared toward tweens and teens.
But oh ... what a wonderful movie. And the music was inspiring! I get chills every time I watch it.
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My kids really liked this movie..The music was great...
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Loved it.
The little boy was terrific and we loved the story as well as the music. It is a warm and fuzzy movie with a happy ending. Great story. Go see it.
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Three Cheers for August Rush
I loved this movie. It's similar to Amadeaus ( the movie about Mozart) but without all the offensive material. If you love music and root for the underdog, you'll love this one. Great story about believing in your self and never giving up on your dreams. I'de like to see it again.
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Great Family Flick
I have children ranging in age from 7 to 16. we all left the theater loving this film. It is rare that I can take all six kids to a single movie and get a single consensus on it. This movie is fantastic in that it achieved a positive review from wife, myself and all 6 children. The story is a great one of love and fairy tale endings. Everyone I have recommended this film to has also loved.
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Must See Entertaining Emotional
Modern fantasy with good acting, producing, music, and new talent. Take the whole family and be entertained.
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