great acting in this movie, makes you cry throughout the whole movie especially the end

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

Good concept, but the movie has some funny moments, but mostly sad moments that are too much for teens.

i frikin love this movie, has an absolute fabulous message. deep for sure so uh probably not best for kids under 12. honestly, i wouldnt watch it again, its a one time movie for me, its quite sad, for anyone who hasn't watched it, it is sad so i recommend watching a comedy or something. aside from the sadness it has some of its funny parts, most certainly touching i mean ive never really been touched by many movies but this makes the the list. i would recommend it to anyone, just know that its sad, also i think Haley Joel Osment does a fantastic job. he plays as an 11 almost twelve year old seventh grader named Trevor who has every right to hate like, but he takes this social studies class with Mr. Simonet (Kevin Spacey, who also does a fantastic job) Mr. Simonet encourages the kids to go out and make a difference in the world. Trevor goes out and starts something called "the pay it forward plan" meaning if i did something nice for you, you would have to go out and keep the chain of good deeds going. I don't want to say to much, its a movie you'll just have to watch. I can't say enough about it, i love it, and thats rare for me to like a sad movie.

kinda disturbing and sad. My seventh grade class watched this. A few kids cried. I had to hold back the tears b/c I don't like the idea of crying at school. All in all good movie. Some iffy stuff. After the teacher and Mom have made love, the next morning Trevor refers to it as a sleepover. Some drug abuse, Trevor's Mom slaps Trevor(but apologizes after that). Very emotional and moving. Cool but if your kids cried during Marley & Me or Romona & Beezus they are not emotionally ready to see this film cuz it will totally make them cry.

A wonderful story with amazing messages. There is some violence, including severe but healed burns on one character and one character death. There is a mild strip club scene and one mild, not revealing sex scene. There is some brief language. One character is an alcoholic but this is a great point to talk about to your kids. Overall, a great movie. Watch with your kids and discuss everything. Such a thought-provoking movive. One of my favorites.

My MPAA rating is R for persasive language, sexuality, partial nudity, intense violent peril, mature thematic materiel, strong drug and drinking references throughout, and smoking.