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All parent reviews for But I'm a Cheerleader
Average rating based on 5 parent reviews:
- 80% say there are positive messages
- 60% say there are positive role models
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One of only a very few movies that approaches being a gay teen in the comedic fashion of most teen movies about straight kids. There really isn't anything objectionable here beyond kissing and occasional sex talk which is actually relatively tame when compared with most films aimed at teenagers. It can be a little heavy handed at times, but in a world where most gay kids struggle to find any representations of their lives (and in which the ones they do find are too often depressingly tragic), it's a relief to see a film that puts them in the forefront, and makes them laugh in the bargain.
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NOT as much sex as CSM states. Lovely, funny movie.
Oh, come on, CSM! I think it's very offensive that you gave it 5 lips for sexual activity. I've seen you give considerably fewer lips to movies that were MUCH more sexually explicit. I bet if this had been about a straight couple, it would have received no more than 3 lips. I loved this movie. Unless you're a religious nut who believes that gays should be converted to straight, you will probably enjoy it too. It was pretty tasteful for a movie about teen sexuality, and I would feel comfortable letting fairly young teens/tweens watch it. A lot of the messages rang very true to life, but the humour keeps the movie from hitting too close to the nerve. The main character was pretty, smart, and Christian, and totally oblivious to her sexuality. This is so true for so many people, especially women! I think this movie rests close to my heart because I understand what it's like to spend decades of your life trying to hide or change or ignore who you are. The film helped me realise that you can't choose to be straight; if you're not straight, you can choose to be happy and honest, or you can choose to be miserable, deceptive, and lonely. This is a movie that all teens, especially those unsure of their sexuality, should really watch.
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One of my favorites.
This movie isn't just about homosexuality, it's about love. One of the characters gets sent to a camp after being accused of being a homosexual by her friends and family so that she can become straight. Though that plot seems to be quite dark, the theme is poked fun of and is funny. The sets and props are a riot. A few scenes include masturbation and sex, however they are non graphic, and tastefully done. The best message is to be who you are and love who makes you happy. Would recommend this movie to any family with older teenagers.
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Wonderful coming-of-age movie!
This is a great coming-of-age movie with positive messages for teens. The film contains issues of sexuality and romance between teens, with one scene of kissing with partial nudity. This is a positive and in many ways innocent film and encourages self-confidence, self-acceptance, honesty and compassion. It's fun to watch and eloquent in it's ability to somehow make light of a heavy issue of being young in a world that won't accept you.
The movie is humorous, quirky and and independent -- a nice break from mind-numbing hollywood blockbusters that leave you feeling empty. In contrast, this film is fun and thought-provoking.
If you are against homosexuality, or "afraid your child will turn gay", maybe you should watch the film and learn a little more about people who are different than you.
It's deeply troubling that this movie had an NC17 rating while movies riddled with immature and inappropriate sexual behavior --like American Pie 2-- were rated PG-13. See "This Film is Not Rated" for more on the hypocrisy of the MPAA.
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