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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Review Date: August 8, 2005
- R
- Genre: Musical
- 1975
Common Sense Media says
A comedic cult classic with heavy sexual innuendo.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie is based upon complex adult themes of sexuality and personal freedoms/lifestyles. Dr. Frank N. Furter is played up as an outlandish, sexually open character. There is a very suggestive scene of Frank N. Furter seducing the couple and another sex scene between Janet and the beefcake Rocky. While there is no direct nudity, the film is very provocative, right down to the song lyrics. Teenagers who possess a more mature grasp of sexuality and individuality might understand and enjoy the film. Due to its strong sexual nature, parents should be very cautious about allowing their children to view this film.
What's the story?
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW opens with conservative young couple (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon), experiencing a flat tire on a rainy night. They find shelter in the menacing-looking castle of Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a cross-dressing mad scientist. The film follows Brad and Janet's descent into the world of Dr. Frank N. Furter and his minions. He is building the perfect love god -- a muscle bound blond named Rocky. As Brad and Janet rediscover their own sexualities and Rocky desperately wants to discover his own, the film grows more surreal, ending in the massive revelation that Dr. Frank N. Furter's glammed out, androgynous self is more than just different, it is out of this world. Hunchback Riffraff deems the Doctor's lifestyle "too extreme" and subtly takes over in a very obvious reference to the powers of conformity quashing the wildly different when it gets in the way of the greater plan.
Is it any good?
The definition of kitsch, Rocky Horror is a campy, musical spoof on the haunted-castle horror movie, encompassing a '70s glam-rock world of androgyny with characters that are more than offbeat. Adults have been gathering at ritualistic midnight viewings of Rocky Horror across the country since its 1975 debut, contributing to its cult classic title.
The movie has a built in audience: lovers of glam rock and the world it sings along to. For this audience, it's like watching their favorite 1970's glam rock concert come to life in film form. Rocky Horror is one of the best, if not the best executed examples of a film that celebrates the odd, the rejected, the rock n' roll misfits who live by the beat of their own wayward drum. It's just not for kids.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about this movie's themes of personal and sexual individuality and the concept of "fitting in." Beyond the campy elements, there are lessons to be learned about staying true to yourself.
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I love it,but kids should avoid it.
Well,I liked it because of it's music and it's uniqueness. It is as it says. Kids,avoid. Teens,maybe. Positive:shows it's ok to be different. Negative:sexual themes.
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Great movie, not for some.
Rocky Horror Picture Show’s a movie about love, betrayal, and trans-sexuality? This is a captivating musical staring Tim Curry is a movie meant to make you laugh, cry, make you mad, and possibly make a mess.
This movie has excellent acting, fun scenery, am hilarious plot, but REALLY cheesy special effects, especially when it comes to the final scene. I would watch this master-piece of a film again and again.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 14, 2011
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Not the best for kids my age
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Undeniably weird. Watch it.
WATCH. THIS. MOVIE. This is by far my favorite movie of all time. It not only features strange behavior, it practically promotes it! That is something that I have to appreciate. If you would like to see this movie, know this: there is sex. There is also sex, along with more sex. For most of the film, you will be feasting your eyes upon a transvestite. You get used to this quickly. There are scenes of adultery, gay sex, sex (none of which are shown) and brief flashes of one character's might-as-well-be-bare breasts. Language is what you would expect for an R, and violence is so cheesy that it is comical. Some may find one scene disturbing in which the characters find out that they have just eating a scrumptious dinner of human entrails. The hard way. The body is shown eviscerated, but in a very comical way. Nothing a mature teen cannot handle. Laugh, sing along to the songs, and enjoy. No, seriously. Watch it. NOW.
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Perfect for everyone :)
This movie is camp, crazy, weird, funny, sexy, and that's why I love it!
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I'm 17 & yes the movie is a cult classic, & it's awsome to watch, but to those who think it's not a big deal to show it to a 10 year old...i don't know.
I wouldn't want my kids watching a man trying to sleep with another man or woman. I don't really care about the cross dressing but I rather show my kids (if i had kids) this movie when they're older & appreciate it more then making a child who's not even a teen yet watch it & be confused by it. just my opinion
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Good...but...kinda inappropiate...
Honestly, this is an awesome movie. I got to watch this because I love Glee, and I also just like watching old movies. I asked my Dad if I could watch it, he looked up at the cieling, trying to remember it, and said sure. It was good. It has brief nudity, a flash of boobs, and close ups of people frozen into naked statues (think the David by Michelangelo). Over all, I think the message of be yourself may not come across clear to young kids. But one thing I am FOR SURE about though, is that I want to go to a midnight showing one day!(:
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yay
Lol, I saw this movie when I was 9...
It's been my favorite movie forever, and as long as you can handle it, go for it.
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great for sex awareness
it is a great movie but do not let kids who are not sexually aware watch this movie
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Great Movie Better Live
This movie is amazing. I watch it every halloween. Going to see it live is even better. It's all about crowd participation. However, for the live show's I'd say 18+. Watching it at home though is fine for any age. It's a classic movie and is not too bad for any age.
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Director: | Jim Sharman |
| Cast: | Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Run time: | 106 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 26, 1975 |
| DVD release date: | October 3, 2000 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | content |
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