I was first introduced to this movie from the song, "Chase the morning" which I somehow came across back in 5th grade. I instantly fell in love with the songs, and was dying to see the movie. So until then, I spread it around to my other friends. They fell in love as well. Pretty soon, we had a large group of kids wanting to see the movie. So a lot of the parents got together, watched it, and gave us their reviews. They let us watch it, because they knew if we felt uncomfortable with anything, we could easily stop it.
I was a little shocked at how bloody it was in the beginning, but soon fell in love with the movie just like the songs.
It's not so much as the movie itself that you have to worry about, it's the characters. Shiloh Wallice. A young 17 year old girl who is infected with a blood disease she got from her mother. She has to take special medication, and isn't aloud to leave the house, due to her infection attacking at any time. While most would not consider her a good role model due to her habits of rebelling her father, she has plenty of courage to face things that she knows she's afraid of, and sticks up for her family.
Graverobber is my favorite character. He is the narrator of the story, and seems to appear everywhere. His other role in the movie is being the leader of an "underground" area of the city where he runs an illegal drug business selling what is called Zydrate. This glowing, blue liquid is what is used during genetic surgeries. It stops the pain, but if used improperly, it can mess you up. This is where Amber Sweet comes in.
Miss Sweet is played by the notorious Paris Hilton. I was surprised by her acting and voice in this movie, because it was great. But she has a bit of a mouth. I would recommend skipping the song "Mark it Up" due to it's uh, lyrics.
Amber has two brother's, both of which are sexually... abusive. Pavi Largo, is the charismatic face robber, played by Ogre from Skinny puppy. He is the most sexual with his "Genterns." Genterns are women who walk around in white lab coats that are remarkably short. I find this part a bit degrading to women, but it's not too bad. Also, be forewarned that when they are around, they mostly have sexual noises being made. But nothing bad is happening.
Luigi Largo is pretty much the worst. He is a foul mouthed man who murders for fun. Enough said.
I'll let you figure out the rest of the characters, because I don't want to ruin the whole story, I just gave you a heads up on what you would want to maybe... not see?
Towards the end, during the song "We started this Opera Sh**" a woman stands up and sings about how GeneCo has made her a new beautiful woman, then she disrobes her chest for a few seconds, and then it goes on. This is also the song where the genterns moan just a little to much for my taste, but that doesn't ruin the movie.
Well, that about sums it up! I hope this helped you and your decision of letting your kids watch this. All I have to say is, you know what your kids like. If you know that they are mature, and can handle, let them watch it. Besides the blood, it's a really good plot with great songs. Thank you.