Parents need to know that this tearjerker, though romantic, may prove too gloomy for tweens and younger teens. The central couple shares a powerful love, but their relationship is constantly tested, sometimes to the breaking point, and there are few moments of levity. Expect some nudity (though primarily in a non-sexual context), swearing ("s--t" is the strongest word used), and a few bloody, though not gory, scenes. There’s also discussion of heavy topics like free will, miscarriage, death, and losing a parent.
Positive messages:Though parts of the film are quite gloomy, there’s an overall sense that life is full of meaning and love. Clare adores Henry as he is and not as she imagines him to be, which is admirable.
Positive role models:Clare and Henry are devoted to each other, despite the huge challenges they face. They do quarrel and pull away from each other at times, but inevitably, love wins out. Henry commits some petty crimes (stealing, breaking and entering, cheating) out of necessity due to his condition -- he doesn't shy away from doing these things, but it's clear that he wishes he didn't have to. You could argue that Henry manipulates Clare's life unfairly, but for the most part she doesn't seem to mind.
Violence:Early in the movie, there are some perilous/fiery scenes of an intense car accident. There's also some fistfighting (with some injuries), and a man is shot and is shown bleeding. Characters hunt with rifles. A woman bleeds heavily during a miscarriage. A man gets slapped after speaking harshly to a woman.
Sex:A couple gets in bed a few times and is shown passionately kissing and caressing each other; they later appear below the sheets with their shoulders bared -- when she gets out of bed, you see her naked from the rear (including buttocks). Several shots of Henry naked from behind/sideways, but the only sensitive body part shown is his buttocks. One scene shows Clare in the bath, but only her stomach and extremities are visible.
Language:Language includes "s--t" (several times, often as a reaction to seeing Henry disappear for the first time...), "a--hole," "damn," "hell," "goddamn," "son of a bitch," and "oh my God."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Two characters are chided for drinking too much, though both seem to recover/give it up. Some social drinking (wine, beer, etc.) by adults.
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It was a good movie, i honestly think that it had a few scenes that had slight gore was there such as, well that would be a spolier, but i suggest you watch it. The most sexual content is when it shows they're rears and when they make out (even though the lady got pregent it didn't show anything)
I read the book and want to see this movie. I think it should be iffy for 14 because (if it follows the book) there is a lot of sex and drugs involved. Also some swearing. Very good book though!! P.S. The rating is for the BOOK! NOT the movie! :)
A bit confusing, but definitely a must see for anyone 13+
It was kind of confusing at the beginning, but you get into it eventually.
VERY sad, I bought kleenex at walmart first, and it's a good thing I did!
My friend and I went to see it, and loved it.
Definitely for romantics.
You do see the back of a naked man, and two people are implied having sex (lying in a bed, but covered by sheets). A pregnant woman is in the bathtub, but you just see from the neck up, and her belly above the water. A man has a vasectomy. Really, not too bad. I mean, there has been worse.
Henry and Clare are great role models, it definitely shows how love can work if people make it.
The two would definitely do anything for each other.
There is blood, as she miscarries, but there's eventually a beautiful little baby, and it's all good.
Oh, until Henry gets shot in the side and you see his bleeding body a couple of times. Frostbitten black foot.
Some scenes might be a bit scary for younger kids (like my little sister would think it was gross when he gets shot and everything).
Definitely for anyone 13+. Part of the issue: I'm not sure anyone under 13 could follow the plot well enough. I had a little trouble, even. And I'm usually good about that type of thing.
I really really really loved this movie. And the book was just as great. The story was wonderful and very well played out. I don't recommend young teens watch this movie for the sexual behavior. But other than that it was a good movie.
I saw this last year, it was a little scary and really sad but an amazing movie, me and friend both loved it!! Wait until you can handle someting as intense as this!
I really love this movie. I love the book as well. This is one of the best film adaptations of a book that I've ever seen. Whoever gave this two stars is frickin' retarded in a stupid way.
really loved this movie!! some bloody gorey scenes and i think i missed some of the sexuality but iffy for my age mostly but great movie!!! kinda sad tho