The Usual Suspects (R, 1995)

This may be the definition of magnificent twists and build-up. Granted, a website had already spoiled the infamous twist to me (which I was very upset about), yet I highly enjoyed the film nonetheless. Now, of course I won't spoil the amazing twist, for I want you to enjoy it. There is a lot of language, some graphic shootings (including an ending shootout), and a mostly off-screen rape, yet this film is fairly tame for an R-rated film. Please watch this movie; you won't regret it.

I understand that there are orthodox, carefully minded parents out there that don't want their kids/teens watching things with violence and profanity, and I realize that f*** is used 90 times, a somewhat high amount, but you have to realize that if a kid hears the word once in a movie, they can hear it again. And I realize that violence is an issue for a lot of families, but if a kid is okay with blood, they can handle this movie. The one major problem that I had with this movie was the rape scene, and if my parents, some very careful, worrisome parents, were able to sit and watch it with me in the room. Just be sure that if you have ADHD or ADD prone kids, ones with shorter attention spans, don't bother sitting through this movie with them, they will just be distracted. Also, the only reason I put too much drugs is that the pot of the movie revolves around them, so to watch it, you must first deal with it. Just be sure to enjoy the movie, preferably late at night in the dark.

It is the language that caused the R-Rating, so if your child can handle language, i can't see any problem. The violence is not strong - a few people get shot, though with blood spurts, but nothing pushing a PG-13. Suitable and recommended for children 12 and up.