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All teen and kid reviews for Slumdog Millionaire

Age
13
Average rating based on 69 kid and teen reviews:
  • 61% say violence is an issue
  • 41% say language is an issue
  • 32% say there are positive messages
  • 29% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 28% say there are positive role models
Teen, 16 years old
April 19, 2011
 
Amazing film is inspiring, but too mature for younger children.
Slumdog Millionaire is a powerful story about true love, and its struggles. The film is absolutely beautiful, and entertaining. And if you haven't seen it be sure not to miss it. Parents Section: Violence: The violence in the film is not graphic, and is kept at a PG-13 level, although some of the violence involves children which makes it slightly more disturbing. The film starts with the main character being beaten, nearly drowned to death, and electrocuted by police officers. The violence is much milder then it sounds. A scene takes place where a riot against, Muslims is being held. This scene includes; burnings, beatings, and murder. The scene lasts for about 2 minutes, and is quickly edited making it "again" much milder then it sounds. There is also a scene where a man blinds a boy with hot oil, using a spoon to drop it into his eyes. As he pours the hot oil into his eyes, it is blurred. Making it once again, milder then it sounds. Language: There are some cuss words in the film, but not what you would expect from an R rated movie. The words used are "S--t", "Hell", "D-mn", "Cr-p", "P---y", and two non-sexual uses of "F--ing" The words are only said through some parts of the film, and is not used at a constant rate. Sex: A main character, in a female role is sold into sex slavery, though it is only implied. As well other sexual scenes are only implied and not shown. A very young boy's buttocks are seen in a non sexual way. The strongest scene in the film when pertaining about sex would be when two young boys enter a brothel. And see a quick glimpse of a man and a woman kissing, although they are both clothed at this point and no nudity is visible. Drinking/Drugs: Many drinking, and even up to the point where some children are seen drinking hard liquor. Messages and Role Models: There are consequences to the bad things that characters do in the film. As well as messages about doing whatever it may take to make your dreams come true.

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Teen, 15 years old
August 28, 2009
 
PERFECT.
I LOVE THE MOVIE. THIS WAS AMAZING. IT'S EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING.

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Teen, 14 years old
January 16, 2010
 
A very sad film full of violence and child abuse, though five stars with no arguments about it. Pretty disturbing, too.

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Teen, 16 years old
October 18, 2010
 
Amazing movie, one of the best.
This is an absolutely amazing movie. By far one of the best movies that I have ever viewed. It really shows the true side of India, and what is truly happening, and what people do go through. This movie was brilliantly, acted, and directed. This movie definitely deserved all the awards that it got, I have never seen (and probably never will) a movie quite like this one. There is some violence, but I have seen PG-13 movies with worse. I think the only reason it was rated R was because of language (which wasn't that bad). I would highly recommend this movie. Absolutely amazing.

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Teen, 14 years old
February 2, 2011
 
its a good movie just not astonishing. there's some violent material but not much. its worth a view or two.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 6, 2011
 
Awesome job Danny Boyle and cast!
A very good movie that depending on the kid, could be appropriate for a mature 13 year old or inappropriate even for a 16 or 17 year old. Even though there is a lot of violence and sex in the movie, it isn't really a "hard R" movie. Much of the violence and sex is implied and/or takes place offscreen, so younger viewers might not fully understand what is going on, but it is still disturbing to see the things that happen in real life India. The language wasn't as bad as I expected for an R, but a lot of the swearing is by little children. Overall, a recommended movie--original but not always believable storyline, awesome soundtrack and characters, one of the most "well-balanced" films I've seen. It's pretty hard to make a film set in a world of horrific poverty and cruelty that makes us Americans aware of how fortunate we are to live here, while avoiding being heavy or depressing and even including some funny moments, but Slumdog Millionaire pulls it off.

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Teen, 14 years old
June 1, 2011
 
Throroughly splendid, movingly brilliant. Not for younger teens, unless for educational purposes.
My rating: R for mature and disturbing content including strong violence, brutality toward children, some language, pervasive smoking and drug use, and for an image of partial nudity.

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Kid, 10 years old
February 22, 2011
 
awesome movie
one of the coolest movies ive ever seen. but there is some brutal scenes on it.

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Kid, 9 years old
January 28, 2011
 
Mature
It is very mature in content and I say it should be aimed 18 plus and up.

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Teen, 14 years old
May 26, 2011
 
Good!:)
nice film with a warming message. some scenes are a little gory but overall a good film!:)

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Teen, 14 years old
February 27, 2011
 
Check out my page for more great recommendations.
I'm not here to give a review because if it shows up on my page its a 5 star movie and so therefore you know what i think about it.

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Teen, 14 years old
February 24, 2011
 
Epic!
Amazing movie saw it when I was young.

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Teen, 15 years old
November 19, 2010
 
perfect for everyone
like it

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Teen, 15 years old
October 12, 2010
 
SM
I think It was one the best movies out there!

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Kid, 12 years old
August 18, 2010
 
I LOVED IT
I really like this movie and teaches kids to be lucky to atleast have a , roof, parents, and not be treeated like crap....i love this movie!

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Teen, 16 years old
August 9, 2010
 
Pretty good.
I thought it was good, really intense at some points but dose have some humor in it but not to mutch to ruin the movie, overall I would say see it. :)

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Teen, 17 years old
August 15, 2010
 
This movie is very well filmed and such an interesting story. The content is definitely something for older children and adults, but I truly enjoyed this movie. Very much a must-see!

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Teen, 16 years old
November 24, 2011
 
Eye-opening, but not safe for everyone.
I really liked it, but there's a mandatory sense of maturity. It shows how bad things are in India, and how money-driven certain underdeveloped countries are through very powerful and explicit examples. Make sure that they can handle this kind of stuff. Mild references to the sex economy in India, and mild violence is depicted.

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Teen, 16 years old
May 28, 2010
 
Very good indie flick
Very good Indie movie one of the best! Very good romance movie, might make you cry through. Has very sad and intense moments, but it is a realistic way of looking at what's is and has happend/happening in the world

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Kid, 13 years old
May 11, 2010
 
for tweens
very sad but a great movie and way to spend a day. Although there is the part in which the eyes are taken out of the kid its very real and a great movie

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