Under the Tuscan Sun (PG-13, 2003)
common sense media says
Not much for teens in this book adaptation.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this adult story of grown-up entanglements and expectations isn't too likely to engage kids or teens. A few scenes include partial nudity; others depict sexual foreplay, passionate kissing, embracing, and playful post-sexual behavior. Language includes one use of “f--k,” several forms of “s--t,” and a few other words. Not surprisingly for a movie set in Italy, the characters enjoy wine freely (mostly while eating), and background characters occasionally smoke cigarettes. The supporting cast includes a number of gay and lesbian characters, including the main character's best friend. The movie avoids typical Hollywood stereotypes when it comes to these characters.
Positive role models:
Frances is able to find inner strength after a difficult rejection. She learns to be self-reliant and to accept the fact that life has both disappointments as well as wonderful surprises. The movie refrains from obvious stereotyping.
Violence:
A loud, threatening storm and the startling appearance of a harmless snake frighten the main character.
Sex:
Some partial nudity in several scenes: An eccentric woman wearing only a strategically placed feather boa poses for a semi-nude artist; a couple engaged in passionate sexual foreplay begin to undress; a teen couple is seen briefly partly hidden by bedding while in the throes of lovemaking. The main character’s proposal of a sexual liaison with a new acquaintance is followed by non-graphic sequences of foreplay and post-sexual romantic behavior.
Language:
Language includes words like “bastard,” “dyke,” “hell,” "damn," “s--t,” “f--k,” and “ass.”
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Characters drink wine and some liqueurs on many occasions, particularly at meals and in social situations. In one scene, an intoxicated woman cavorts in a fountain. Several European characters smoke cigarettes.
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a great movie for everyone
I just saw the movie yesterday and it's a wonderful story about love for all ages...its shows the uncertainty of love, the many kinds of love, the emotional torture of love, and yet the continual, no matter how old you are, need for love. It's got characters for every age, it's got humor and views like a travelogue of the beauty of tuscany. Parents should let their teenagers see this to see that love is COMPLICATED, that life has many twists and turns, but that's what life is about. It's got adult subject matter, but if you think your 12 year olds might not be suited for this movie, think about all the junk they see saying sex has no consequences and love is overrated. It's a good family movie that could result in a lot of talk about love, sex and life over pizza after.
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kid, 12 years old
The best traveling movie out there
If you want to see a good traveling movie, check out this one. It's soooo much better than Eat Pray Love and the messages are more positive.
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Just plain hilarious and wonderful
I may be biased because I love Diane Lane movies, but this movie was great. The Tuscan villa is absolutely beautiful at the end and everything just sort of works. As far as romantic comedies go, this one is awesome because it is funny and you feel like you're rooting for Diane Lane's character. Plus, the young Polish builder is incredibly cute.
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