Flawless (PG-13, 2008)
common sense media says
Retro London heist caper may not interest kids.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this '60s-set heist drama is relatively tame from a content perspective (aside from the nonstop smoking and drinking meant to evoke the earlier era), it probably won't interest most kids. Its message is a double-edged sword: Sexism and classism are vanquished ... through criminal activity. There's also extensive discussion of whether Moore's character is sacrificing "happiness" (a relationship, children, etc.) in order to succeed at business, as well as a lot of material about the dirty business of pretty things -- how diamonds are mined by the poor and sold to the rich. That said, the movie has virtually no sexual content, and strong language is also infrequent.
Violence:
One character is threatened with a gun; another suffers a heart attack that culminates in their collapse.
Sex:
Extensive discussion of sexism in the '60s workplace; at one point, a male co-worker clearly appreciates the view when Moore walks past. Some flirting.
Language:
One use of "f--king," one "piss," and the phrase "cock-up," in its British slang meaning of "debacle."
Consumerism:
The only brand named in the film -- London Diamond Corp. -- is fictional.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Constant cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, mostly for period effect; there's no mention of long-term consequences.
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Tsion
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parent of 15 year old
An Engaging Caper...
FLAWLESS is a very good movie for adults and teens. It's probably okay for preteens too, but they might be bored by it, since it is set up much like a Hitchcock thriller instead of James Bond.
There is one "f**k" in addition to one "d**n" and one "piss". There is lots of drinking and smoking, though none of it is promoted. Though both of the main characters have motives for stealing the diamonds (he becuase of his late wife and her because of her mistreatment by co-workers), make sure kids understand that that doesn
t make it right.
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