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Tuck Everlasting
- Review Date: May 19, 2003
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2002
Common Sense Media says
Lovely version of the favorite middle-school book.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie includes tense scenes, peril, and a murder. There are some mild teen romantic encounters, including a swim in underwear. The themes of the movie may be too melancholy for younger children.
What's the story?
In TUCK EVERLASTING, Angus Tuck (William Hurt) tells rich, overprotected Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel) that he feels like a rock by the side of a stream, life rushing past him. She feels that way, too. Her proud and proper mother (Amy Irving) restrains all forms of independence in her daughter. When Winnie learns that her mother is planning to send her to a strict finishing school, she leaves home and runs into the untamed woods, not knowing if she's running away from something or to something. Lost, she comes upon a boy named Jesse (Jonathan Jackson), who, with help from his brother, kidnaps her and takes her to his family's hidden cabin. They treat her with an odd mixture of hospitality and intimidation, making it clear that she's not free to go. Meek Winnie can only acquiesce to the new situation. She finds herself drawn to Jesse and eventually comes to love her life with the Tucks and their sense of timelessness.
Is it any good?
Disney has made a lovely film version of the book that's a perennial middle-school favorite. It deals thoughtfully with themes of time, identity, and humanity. In the Tuck home, there is no time. Or, rather, there's too much time, which turns out to be pretty much the same thing. As the Tucks realize how very different they are than other people, unsettling truths become clear. They present such a challenge to the most fundamental assumptions that people are either terrified or overcome with greed. So the family must do anything necessary to make sure no one knows their secret.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what they would do if they had the choice presented to Winnie. They should also compare it to the book. Why make Winnie a teenager in the movie when she is only 10 in the book? How does that change the story?
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One of my least favorite movies.
I had to read the book twice as a changed schools after 5th grade. The book was one of the most boring things I have ever read. It just so happens that the second time I had to read it, the movie came out. Lovely.
Are you guys serious about this movie having a negative message because all of the main characters are white? It took place in a small town in 1881. That isn't a message, it's a historical fact. However, I will say that the movie was INCREDIBLY boring.
It focused far too much on Winnie's relationships instead of the actual theme of the story; the negative side of immortality.
The movie isn't particularly inappropriate, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they are interested in comparing the book to it.
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Wonderful!
I absolutely love this movie! Natalie Babbit is a fantastic author, so i would definately reccomend reading the book if you haven't already. I especial liked that it was a clean family friendly film that everyone enjoyed. A simple yet touching story about a romance and a lesson about life.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 4, 2010
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ok
I saw it this year and it was nothing like the book! Winnie's supposedf to be 11 not 13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! any way the movie is better for 6 7 8 and 9 year olds.
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Tuck Everlasting is a tired effort that tries so hard to be a good movie
Sex/Nudity: There is some kissing between the main characters.
Violence/Scariness: One of the lead characters hits a man in the back of the head with a gun (no blood or gore is shown).
Profanity: Some name-calling. Nothing serious.
Substance use: I can't remember.
Social Behavior: Good for the most part.
Overall rating: C
Age recommendation: 10+
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It's a decent movie that's worth a rental.
It's a nice movie, but just like all movies based on books, the book is better. But right here I have to say something about Common Sense Media's review. Just because a movie only has white actors doesn't mean it's racist. What kind of logic is that?!
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The amazing movie called tuck everlasting
What is there to say it is Simply AMAZING i approve this movie is appoprite for kids 9+. This movie is my favorite movie ever.
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better than the book
this beautifully made movie was much better than the book. It always had a part that made u want to watch more... very good.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 28, 2011
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Awesome
I think this movie is amazing! But if you have kids that are sensitive about death or violence I suggest don't let them watch. There might be 2 or more scenes with violence and one scene with a kiss. So know your children before you watch1 =)
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, book characters |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Director: | Jay Russell |
| Cast: | Alexis Bledel, Jonathan Jackson, William Hurt |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 88 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | October 11, 2002 |
| DVD release date: | February 25, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | peril and violence |
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