Ok, I am not good with scary movies, yet I loved this one. Of coarse you probably won't think this is scary. I would not recomend this for anyone under the age of twelve...At all! But twelve and up,(those who like semi-scary) I would watch it. I give a two thumbs up!
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The Brothers Grimm
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
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Not a fairy tale. For teens and adults.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Brothers Grimm
Parents need to know that the film includes some scenes in the dark woods that might be frightening for younger viewers. The brothers argue and sometimes fight physically. Characters drink and behave boisterously (it's 19th-century rural Germany). Language includes German and French versions of "s--t" as well as some slang for "breasts." The brothers' investigation centers on kidnapped girls, producing spooky, sometimes violent images (in particular, a girl is whisked into a well by a black blob and a horse eats a child, in silhouette). Creatures in the forest include tree roots that grab at passers-by and a gigantic wolf. A powerful witch looks alternately ancient and beautiful, casting spells and wreaking havoc.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the brothers' complicated and changing relationship. How do they represent two positions on magic and faith? How does their relationship form a ground for the plot, as they deal with surprising tests of their beliefs systems? How does Angelika serve simultaneously as romantic object and intrepid adventurer?
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Two thumbs up but not for under the age of twelve
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Good movie with Bad Taste.
Had a lot of plots going on, but was a good movie, unfortuanely had some bad spots in it. It is rated for 13 year olds, but I disagree, especially with the 'kitten scene' that was very a bad place in the movie and in my opion should not have been put in there. The producer/director should be very ashamed! Very bad idea for children!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Scary, but fun.
This movie is pretty scary, even though I enjoyed it very much. Please do not show this to your young kids, they will be extremely disturbed by the scene when a cat is thrown into a fan, resulting in its death. The movie is pretty scary. I would say 12 and up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Awesome movie for older kids
Most adults think this movie is cheesy for some reason; i thought quite the opposite. For me, its a brilliant mixture of dark fantasy, horror, comedic, and adventure. It dosn't lack thrills and chills at all. But there are problems. Remarks like "Fat God" and "You P**s-bucket!" are made. The whole curse/witch/spell thing was too occultish for me as a christian. The violence is heavy; in one scene a man pulls two bloody heads out of a bucket. Overall, I would reccomend watching it first, but it is a very good movie for 12+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Horror movie portrayed as adventure comedy
Despite the humorous trailer and good reviews, this is a definite horror movie. By halfway through the movie, about three adults and four children have died in horribly graphic ways. The deaths of only two of the children were NOT shown - all the rest were on-screen. Not appropriate for children of any age, and questionable for adults.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
my mom hated this movie, but i loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The Brother's Grimm is everything, but a grim fairytale,,,,
I loved it. Beautifully done. Nuff' said.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i laughed
i thought it was funny!!!!!!!!!!! my kids liked it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Addicting!
I would buy it but Im broke! Warning: Strong violence. But so addicting!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Great Fun
This movie is not what many expect and that's good. You really have to pay attention. Can you name all of the fairly tales it refrences? Very good ending. Just enough shock potential, good humor, great acting and video. Lots of energy and very fun to watch. 13yr old loved it.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Different...
This movie was a weird collaberation of several fairy tales and fables. The violence is suitable for young adults and up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a funny and kind of scary (king of) movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Not the worst thing out there for 13+
Given the other choices of current movies, Bros Grimm isn't too bad FOR TEENS and adults. (This is NOT a kids movie.) There is some violence but nothing excessive or gross. There are some scary bits but they're just scary enough to get your heart racing, not give you nightmares. It's pretty to look at and weaves together almost every fairy tale you can think of. An entertaining flick with a happy ending.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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