Vera Drake (R, 2004)
common sense media says
Tender, quality presentation of touchy subject.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie is about a woman who performs illegal abortions in 1950s England. She is shown as very loving and caring for her family and everyone around her. The abortions are described as "helping out" young women. Her illegal activity brings heavy consequences both for her and her family. Also, a man forces himself onto a woman who later gets pregnant. Another woman climbs on top of her husband in bed with the intent of having sex and getting pregnant. Nothing sexual or abortion-related is shown or spoken about graphically.
Violence:
One scene of a man forcing himself upon a woman.
Sex:
Discussion of pregnancy and abortion, but nothing explicit is said or shown.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some social drinking, and a rapist in one scene is drunk.
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An excellant film, but it has a slow build up
I found the girst 3 quarters of the film rather dull. The plot was a little hard to follow and seemed to ramble. However, once Vera is arrested and her amazing acting ability is on display, the film becomes excellant. It raises some interesting discussion, and in the end was a very powerful peace of cinema. Most teens probably won't be interested, but I think almost anybody can appreciate the depth of the performance by Stauldon. Talk about an oscar snub.
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