Pretty Good. I mean I thought it would be a really bad movie but it turned out to be pretty good. I was watching tv when my mom changed the channel to this so I had no choice. she said it was good and my mom has good taste so yeah that's why. PS: I was going to cry at the ending.
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Pay it Forward
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
A bit syrupy, but sentimental teens may enjoy it.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Pay it Forward
Parents need to know that this movie has some strong language, and characters abuse alcohol and drugs, including heroin and marijuana. There are references to the most severe domestic abuse. There are some fights, one resulting in mortal injury. A character attempts suicide. Another shoots his gun, though no one is injured. A character dies tragically. There are sexual references and a discreet sexual situation. A character's burn scars may be upsetting. Pre-teens and teens may be especially concerned by the violence that occurs at a school, despite the metal-detectors kids walk through as they enter.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the pay it forward idea. Would it work? What favors would family members like to do? Why is "routine" so important to Eugene? Why do we see him ironing his shirt twice in the movie? Why do we see Eugene sitting at a student's desk when he talks to Trevor? Why does Trevor say that "it has to be hard?" Families should also talk about Trevor's comment that the most important thing is watching people, paying attention to things they may not even know they need. Some families will also want to dicuss whether there is a religious allusion in the death of one character.
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Pretty Good
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Okay for mature and older children
I thought that "Pay It Forward" was a great movie... But look out for language. (3 times the word: Jesus christ is yelled) I know that it is based on a true story so it should decrease the crime level. Long Live Haley Joel Osmont! _ _ l l o
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Brilliant Motion Picture
*Sex - Mother works at a strip club *Violence - Stabbing near end *Language - Frequent profanity *Social Behavior - The point of the movie was about helping other people *Commercialism - None *Drugs/Alcohol - Child helps mother beat drinking problem Rating:***** (5/5)
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A wonderful movie
This was a touching movie, although some people may not like it. It was well acted, but I did not like the ending. I thought it was just put in so there was a sad moment, but overall it was still a great movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Excellent movie with a good world view
This movie is based on a true story, which makes it better.
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