Twilight
(2008, Rated PG-13, Thriller, Starring Kristen Stewart, Billy Burke, Robert Pattinson)Ratings at a Glance
| 30% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Lives in MaineI rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
Only for love drunk teenage girls.
Besides terrible directing... this movie definitely missed the mark. It had potential with good acting but the directing, again, ruined this movie. The only concern that I had is that at the end of the movie a 16 year old girl runs away with her boyfriend states away, and when found by her parents there where absolutely no consequences.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Perhaps a poor message for teenage girls....
I admit to loving this book, although I thought the movie was uneven and poorly acted. HOWEVER, in many ways I think the messages in this movie are not for girls entering their teen years. The entire plot is based on Bella's increasingly obsessive need to be with Edward, despite the dangers to herself or her family. And, frankly, subsequent books and movies only get worse. Only recommended for girls who can enjoy the entertainment value but have a good (and strong) head on their shoulders.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Perhaps a poor message for teenage girls....
I admit to loving this book, although I thought the movie was uneven and poorly acted. HOWEVER, in many ways I think the messages in this movie are not for girls entering their teen years. The entire plot is based on Bella's increasingly obsessive need to be with Edward, despite the dangers to herself or her family. And, frankly, subsequent books and movies only get worse. Only recommended for girls who can enjoy the entertainment value but have a good (and strong) head on their shoulders.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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great movie as long as ur kids know movies from real life!!!!! My kids love the movie!!!!!
me and my family loved it the boys loved the whole vampire thing and i loved the love story with it. I have read all the books and we are taking the whole family to see new moon out nov. 20, The kids love seeing the movie and the trailer for upcoming because of the vamps and the wolves.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Very enjoyable and fun to watch with your daughters
I loved the movie! I recommend it for mothers and daughters to go see it together!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
good movie 12 and over
very good movie good actors too 12 and over
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
perfect for who don't like vampires movies
i don't like this movie.it is a false movie(like all of the others vampires movies) but the creatures in this are not vampires.ithink they are aliens
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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perfect for tweens
this is a awesome movie i don't under stand way it is rated pg13
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Messages you don't want to send your kids.
One issue I have with the Twilight movie and the books in general is that Bella doesn't seem reasonable at all. Her judgement is lacking severely, and she puts herself in danger and just does what she wants without thinking of the consequences. Furthermore she does all this for a boy. Would you want your daughter running off in the middle of the night if she new her boyfriend was about to do something potentially dangerous? Would you want her thinking its o.k. to obsess over her boyfriend to the levels that Bella does? would you want her thinking that its ok to let her boyfriend come into her room at night? Bella is far to dependent on Edward that she literally seems to have problems with her daily life because of it. No part of her resembles a role model, and her actions send wrong messages. Like lying to your parents to protect your boyfriend. The Family values you get from the vampire family are good. This is a small saving grace. It would have been better had Bella's own family been that dependable, and if Bella would have trusted her own family that much.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Relationship issues not appropriate for pre-teens
Though there isn't too much in the way of blatant sex or that type of thing, the whole movie is about an incredibly intense obsessive relationship between a teenage girl and a "teenage" vampire (who is actually over 100 years old) I loved the books, liked the movie, but my pre-teen girls are not seeing it (or reading it) for several years.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Read the Book
Robert Pattison might be dreamy in the eyes of every tween girl. but the bad acting and low quality special effects make this movie painful to sit through.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Not the role model movie that people try to make it out to be
I haven't read the books but really want to as I think I would like them better than the movie. I thought Bella was a sulky unhappy teenager who had way too much free time to romp in the woods with a boy. I thought Edward was creepy. The scene in the bedroom when Bella was in her underwear was inappropriate and if I had a teenage daughter I wouldn't want her thinking that was okay. The love is too obsessive and I think that it is way too Romeo and Juliet. I fear that teens today will take it way too seriously and feel it is so them against the world thing and do something stupid. Didn't feel it set a good role model for high school kids. Teens should be focusing more on friends, fun, sports, lightheartedness, and future college plans. Not so much on giving up your life for a love interest. Geez.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
I watched the movie then read the book and was disappointed by the movie. The book was SO much better. Do yourself a favor read the book, watch the movie if you don't have anything else to do. Hope New Moon is better.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
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Watch with your child
This movie sends a positive message to teens about finding true love and about self control.
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Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind - I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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I think my husband was tortured with this movie...
I think my husband was tortured with this movie...though like Edward he didn't say much. I really liked the books and I love Harry Potter--so it's not the content. But what happened? I was almost bored. They could have developed the characters at least a little. And the smoldering, serious looks were just too much. In the book, Bella is amused by things and happy sometimes. Catherine Hardwicke did a beautiful job with "Nativity Story." I may have to bribe my hubby big time to watch "New Moon." I just hope it's better!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Twilight is ok but sets up for kids wanting to see "older" movies out next.
Personally, I love these books and the movies. I, however, would not allow my 9 year old daughter to see this...not because of Twilight itself, but because I know what happens in the later books that will be made into movies. If she sees this one, she will want to see the others and the later books deal a lot about how Bella wants to give up her life for a boy and also how they can have sex.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Fine for tweens - teens, but horrible for more mature audiences
I rated it bad because I personally did not like it. I think it's terrible for anyone over 18 and any guy period. The kids liked it though.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Terrible for anyone over 18 and I'm saying that even though I enjoyed the book.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Edward can be a good role model
Although he's full of teen-age angst long past the age he should be, Edward is a good role model for young men. He's respectful of Bella (even though he follows her) and wants very much to "do the right thing" and introduce himself to her father as they officially begin to date each other. Anyone who knows the book will know how that's going to turn out. There are elements of Edward's obsession although they can be played off as part of the vampire lore. I have issues with the very passive Bella of the film. Bella in the book is smart and witty, although a little shy. Bella of the film is a moping, uninteresting girl who can't seem to speak without looking as though she needs to burp.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
mature tweens
parents need to chill. they dont know how bad language is at school.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
mature tweens
parents need to chill. they dont know how bad language is at school.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Just.. don't
I'm sorry, this movie sucks. Also inappropriate for younger kids. Sends horrid messages.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good for tweens
I think this movie was pretty good. Only real issue is that they went to a bar and starting acting like pervs.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Good movie : D
It was a very good movie! There is a scene of sensuality. There is no underage drinking. At the end it gets bloody because a girl gets bit, glass gets stuck in her leg, and her head gets bloody because she got hit against a corner.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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BEST SERIES EVER!!!
AWESOME!!! i'm totally a Fanatic!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
best but iffy under nine
It's a great movie but there is some inappropriate contact with edward and bella and there is a scene of sensuality there is no message other than that it was the best movie ive ever seen.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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Best movie you can ever see
This is really good movie if u like vampires.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Cheesy....but who doesn't love a little cheese?!
Great Movie! It can be a little cheesy at times but is a great interpretation of the book. I personally recommend though that viewers should get a taste of the book before viewing the movie! Even if you don't enjoy the movie the book is still great!
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
Melodramatic Film with Shallow Plotline
I personally despise "Twilight". It's quite cheesy and VERY Melodramatic. My only "concerns" are violence: Which is just intense scenes, threats, etc. Consumerism is obvious: Lay's, Volvo, etc. Personally, the film in my opinion was HILLARIOUS because of the bad acting and OVER DRAMATIC scenes, but some people dig that. If you do, watch and enjoy, if you don't, skip the film.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Must see
I haven't seen this yet but read the books and will get it 4 Christmas!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
Twilight is not bad
This movie is totally appropriate the only iffy things is that bella and edward kiss (Bella is in underwear) and james tricks bella so he can kill her and it gets a little bloody and alice rips james head off!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
40 year old fans vs. 14 year old fans
I can't really say there is anything BAD or GOOD in this movie. I read the book (which was a puke fest of lovy dovyness) and I saw this movie on opening day. I must say, I was the ONLY boy there. The rest were desperate 40 year old women saying that Edward Cullen was "Super fine, how'd I love to touch his buns" and all that crap. Then the other ones were teenage girls with Edward tee shirts and kill Bella shirts. What the heck!? You'd have to be crazy to be into Twilight. But--this movie was a lot better than the book, that's for sure. Enough for me to give it 3 out of 5 stars. It was a pretty good vampire romance, (I specially like how Bella was Vegetarian!) and there was some action and comedy that wasn't in the book. It was a pretty good movie--but not good enough for me to be brave enough to admit my real name. I say if you are a fan, you will enjoy this movie. But if you are a normal untainted person, you'd be better off not watching the Twilight in the distance.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
A Little to Extreme
In the scene where Bella and Edward kiss in my opinion you shouldn't make a big deal because originally it had a lot of sexuality so be lucky that you got what you got. The fighting scene was a little extreme on the commentary Pattinson said " I almost got killed right there . If you are worried about sex don't let them watch Eclipse and Breaking Dawn when those movies come out. I also think it l,eft out some of the book :(
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good for Tweens+
People think this movie has sex. It has none, just a kiss in a bed. It is violent, but compared to Vampire Diaries, it isn't that violent.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Love it, but it may be innaproprate
Personally, this is my favorite movie, but it has some iffy stuff in it, too. There are some very bloody, violent scenes. There are also some romantic scenes. Edward and Bella sometimes make-out. One of these make-out sessions do take place on Bella's bed, when she is in her underwear. Make sure you talk to your child and tell them that some of Bella's descisions were wrong. I love this movie and I love all the books. Watch out for Breaking Dawn. I love it, but Bella and Edward get married and have sex in it. It isn't graphic or anything(about sex) but it does tell about Bella, giving birth. Lot's of bad stuff, huh. I say go for it with a 10 year old. Just beware! These vamps may just give you a scare! LOL! Ha!Seriously watch the movie. And remember to explain to your kids about her wrong descisions and how she had sex in the fourth book!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
good for preteens and up
i luv twilight it is the most wonderful book i ever read. it is a fantasy book. not much of role models just something interesting to read about.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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It is by far my favorite movie in the world lol and it isnt scary one bit and i saw this when i was 10 my whole class was crazy about it even my teacher and we all went to see it the openinng night yes they do rip James head of and burn him but you dont see one bit of it cause thats what i was scared about but when thats going on they are focusing on Bella so this movie is good for id say 9 and up because they dont show anything scary and i think its a great movie!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
This certainly isn't a bad movie, it just isn't the best for young kids. The violence is a bit on the scary, freak-out side, but the romance part is beautiful.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Good role models
twilight
i love twilight it was the best movie and the book series were even better. i cant wait to go see New Moon in November =]
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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Watch Out but still good
I think that Twilight is a great movie and i know kids enjoy it but there are couple of things that parents should know. The first thing is sex, parents should watch that kind of stuff. It has bella and edward start making out and then almost having sex in bed. Also violent there is briefs of them so no worries. The only time is when attacking a human and that very few times. The message of the story can be addictive if some one loves this kind of stuff. Also it is saying that a boy can have you or an addiction of her. And the other just warch out with other similar to this movie but it is good i can say that
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
good
i loved the movie i thought it was a very good movie buy you need to read the book it was alot better.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
good
read the book first
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
a bit violent but fun and exciting
I really liked this movie. It's a fun movie but the acting isn't very good. I haven't read the book yet but I think u should read the book before you watch it because if you watch it first you won't understand the whole vampire concept.
