As an adult, this is one of my favorite books. I wasn't really considering taking my kids to see it, knowing how often sex, drinking & tough situations come up in the story. But the movie is a good adaptation-- the sex & violence aren't nearly as graphic as they are in the book. The miscarriages are emotionally brutal though, as is (spoiler alert) Henry's death.
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The Time Traveler's Wife
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15. -
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Uneven book-based tearjerker is romantic but gloomy.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, family relationships, loss
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for Ages 15 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Time Traveler's Wife
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.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what keeps Clare and Henry connected despite all of their difficulties. Is their life together believable? Would Clare really stay with Henry when he's so unpredictable? How does their relationship compare to other movie pairings you've seen?
- Does the film handle the topic of time travel believably (as much as is possible, that is)? Does it seem like a benefit or a curse?
- If you've read the book, how do you think the movie compares? What are some of your favorite books-turned-movies?
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Good novel adaptation- toned down drinking & sex
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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Loved It
I loved this movie!!! it was sad at the end though...
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
perfect for most age groups that can tell that it's just a movie and not to do anything in it.
I think it is a great movie and a great book My daughter has read the book adn then i took her to see the movie but the movie in comparson to the book is nothing the book say f--k all the time has descriptive sex and refers to it as f--king so the movie is great for kids over 11 or so unless you want to keep your child hidden from the world whitch isn't a good idea on your part.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
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 rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
good
i loved this movie! Very good, some nudity when he travels and some blood. BUT VERY GOOD!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
AWESOME !
I think this is the best movie I have seen in a long time. It realistically deals with the problems a couple with this affliction might actually encounter. Its ending is unpredictable, the story line flows, and it never gets 'bizarre' by being too unbelievable. I came away with the feeling that somewhere out in the world, this could really exist, be possible. Very enjoyable movie. My hat off to Brad Pitt, who produced this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
AMAZING!!!
I absolutely loved this movie. i saw it last nite and thought it was just fantastic. there is some language, but not much. some nudity, but mainly its jsut when Henry is time traveling. Not good for younger teens, but a must see for older teens and adults. just AMAZING!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
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love it \j ;) :) =) ") :) ;0--_0_--gtjf87554596622122036652245541444.???///
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Loved it!
I loved this movie it was SO great! I saw it with my best friend, it was a little sad but over all a really good movie! A few scenes that are sexual but they don't go into detail. A definite must see!!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Great movie.
GREAT MOVIE! Tear jerking but good. Some partial nudity, but nothing to worry about. The time traveler and his wife share a few passionate kissing scenes involving them laying on a bed but not much more than that. A movie you must see!
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