Truly great! Really, really amazing movie that can at no point be classified as a cliche, or anything similar. Its filled with enough hope for a whole movie audience, and enough smiles to last to the very end of the movie. But, this is a tough drama, and viewers should be prepared for it. I wouldn't reccommend it for a little Saturday light comedy, far from it. Its realistic, and emotional. But, its also amazing and can really make you see things in a different light.
i have only seen some parts of this movie but ut looked ok. But it is certaintly not for younger kids due to languge, and some adult situations. and also the wqay the main character looks may be disturbing and scary for younger kids.
While there are some instances of drinking, smoking and drug use, it's not shown in a positive way. It's shown in a realistic way.
This is such a moving story, and shows great examples of not judging by appearance. Rocky is shown as strong and stable. His mother is also strong, but not quite as stable...however, she is filled with love and determination against strong obstacles. The bikers are shown as loving and strongly bonded...not as violent or anti-society as typically portrayed in movies. They are real, caring people who just happen to ride motorcycles.
The strength of Rocky serves as inspiration. Although physically deformed, he always holds his head high and excels at academics and sensibility. He inspires his fellow teenagers and shows them that even when ridiculed because of his physical appearance, he can joke about it and rise above it.
The movie has some very intensely emotional scenes. I admit that I cry every time I watch it. But that's why it's such a great movie.
The performances are top notch. The story is moving and quite strong. A great example to teach kids and adults to not judge based on appearance.
The message of this movie is good, but the charactors are stronger. Cher is always putting her son first and she even gives up her drug craving for him. Diane loves Rocky even though he's odd and Rocky loved Diane too. Sex : Cher brings home guys and they have sex but you cannot see this. You can see her kiss them a few times. Rocky kisses a girl once. There are terms of 'wasted' and stuff like that, Violence: mild fighting, but nothing to bad. The one scene that is a bit harsh is when Cher finds out her son is dead. She goes into the kitchen and breaks the light with a box and then smashes and of her dishes. I honestly cried in this scene because it is harsh and the ending comes at you to fast. Rocky is found dead and you can see he isn't breathing. It isn't the fact that he'd dead that bugs you, you will just feel bad how the mom reacts to this. Language : SOme uses of f*** and s**t ect. SOme played for laughs but sometimes overdone. Drugs: Cher smokes and does drugs in this movie but eventually give them up. I love this movie and they have a great cast. It is just very sad. One very good scene in where Cher goes up to the map and starps putting push pins in it. I don't want to give that scene away! Find out yourself.