Paper Heart (PG-13, 2009)
common sense media says
Quirky semi-documentary about love is cute for teens.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this semi-scripted, semi-documentary-style movie co-starring Juno's Michael Cera focuses on a young actress' search for the meaning of love. There's not much sexuality, since the focus is on romantic love, but there are a couple of scenes in which couples hold hands and kiss (sweetly, not passionately). For a PG-13 movie, there's not much language other than the occasional "s--t" and "bastard." The movie's message is ultimately positive: Love is out there, but it takes personal and emotional risk/commitment to find and feel it.
Positive role models:
Many of the real-life couples featured in the movie discuss what it takes to have a long-lasting marriage and relationship. Charlyne realizes that to further her relationship with Michael, she must sacrifice aspects of the movie's documentary nature.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Charlyne and Michael flirt and hold hands; a couple of brief kisses. There are several interviews of couples discussing their romantic relationships and marriages. One same-sex couple mentions having sex in a car on their second date (non-graphic discussion).
Language:
Language is limited to a few utterances of "s--t" and "bastard."
Consumerism:
Just Apple products: Mac computer and iPod. Young girls talk about how they love singer Chris Brown.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
At a party, young adults (they all look over 21) drink and smoke cigarettes. Charlyne and her director also smoke cigarettes on a couple of occasions.
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OGORMAN
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Documentary about love in all different forms makes a good watch.
Charlyne doesn't believe in love, but she wants to see what others think of it. She sets out with her friend on a journey all around and interviews a variety of people; including old, young (little kids on a playground, which is where the Chris Brown references come in), gay, straight, etc. Then she is introduced to Michael Cera. Ever his funny and somewhat awkward self, he and Charlyne form a relationship that is also somewhat awkward. I enjoyed this... I would say more documentary than movie. I don't know if it was enough that I would wanna go out and buy it, but still eye-opening and inspirational.
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Irish7girl13
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
It is SO cute! It teachs everyone who watchs it that love and happy marragie can be achived but it takes work and you can't just give up the second things turn bad. I think this is important in a world with so much hate.
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parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
I clicked role models aren't good for the scene in the bar with the biker when he was talking about treating his wife like ****. I think he had a little too much too drink. I wouldn't say this is appropriate for all 10 year olds. My daughter can't handle scary that the average 10 year old can handle but can handle that not everything you see in the world do you do yourself.
Very cute story line. The message of what love is and the importance of forgiveness shines through.
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