Things We Lost in the Fire (R, 2007)
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Story of death and redemption too much for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this emotional drama isn't likely to appeal to kids or teens. The director is Danish and relatively unknown to American audiences, and despite Halle Berry's popularity, the trailer and ads clearly highlight the mature dramatic themes -- which include death, murder, drug addiction, and grief. Several scenes show Benicio Del Toro's character doing (or already high on) heroin and Berry's widowed character sobbing. The language is strong (and includes "f--k," "s--t," and more), but it's not excessive, particularly taken in the context of the movie's powerful emotions.
Violence:
Disturbing scenes of junkies getting high and a very upsetting double-murder suicide. Audrey pushes and pounds on Jerry in anger.
Sex:
Audrey and Brian kiss, fool around, and embrace in bed before going to sleep.
Language:
Expletives -- including "f--k," "s--t," etc. -- are strong and fairly frequent, but said mostly out of grief.
Consumerism:
Volvo SUV, Coldstone Creamery.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Several scenes show Jerry getting high and strung out on heroin. Other drug addicts also shown.
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