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All parent reviews for O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Age
13
Parent of 12 and 16 year old
March 31, 2010
 
Good to watch and discuss, I think, but not with kids too young
The sirens are definitely suggestive, but that went over the head of my then 8 year old. Other than that it's a great story. My older child (then around 11, I think) had read the odyssey and really appreciated the parallels. There's also a scene very much reminiscent of the wizard of oz. I thought the depiction of racism and the KKK was shocking, but in a good way. It's a part of our history that it was good for the kids to see. There is also some violence, which I am usually sensitive too, but over all, I thought it was good.

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Adult
December 27, 2009
 
Great surreal comedy. OK for kids.
Just awesome - hilarious and bizarre, with plenty of great music. A good time overall, and nothing too inappropriate for slightly older kids.

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Adult
January 7, 2009
 

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Parent of 5, 9, and 10 year old
January 5, 2009
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Funny, not much like the Odyssey
Parents should know that there are some not so good scenes in the movie. There is a scene where sirens seduce a group of men. There is also frequent language (god***n, s**t, etc.) There are some violent moments, but overall it is okay for tweens+

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Parent of 16 year old
March 14, 2010
 
My son and I really liked the movie, it's funny.

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Parent of 14 year old
March 12, 2010
 
I love that movie.

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