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All teen and kid reviews for The Village

Age
12
Average rating based on 35 kid and teen reviews:
  • 40% say violence is an issue
Teen, 14 years old
February 9, 2010
 
i liked it, but it dosent have very much action at all. there is a pretty small amount of violence, but lots of scary scenes. there are a few parts that are bad messages

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Teen, 15 years old
November 14, 2009
 
Mature teens+.
Most of this movie, I think could generally be acceptable for 13+, but some parts push that, ie graphic descriptions of violent and sometimes s**ual crimes, and a bloody murder scene. Not for young kids.

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Teen, 15 years old
November 7, 2009
 
Most of this movie would probably be ok for most children who are 13+, but there are some scenes that push that. There's a disturbing murder sequence, and a brief sequence where characters discuss horrible, and sometimes s**ually innappropriate things that happened to their family members. Some very tense moments.

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Teen, 16 years old
August 9, 2009
 
good movie
good but can be scary at some moments.

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Kid, 13 years old
May 29, 2011
 
wtf
overall it was a fine movie but what i do not get is why 92% of all people say that the sexual behavior was inopropriate there was nothing sexuall in it it was not that great and it kind of bored me to death if you call this pg-13 then barney is like the scream movies

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Teen, 15 years old
April 11, 2011
 
good for teens, younger ppl might not understand it.
When I watched this movie I was in the mood for a thriller monster movie and was dissapointed. It wasn't right for my current mood. But looking back I can appreciate it for the kind of movie it was. A good mood to be in when you watch The Village is a want for something eerie. It is a good social commentary when you find out the scariest creatures are closer than you think...

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Kid, 12 years old
November 29, 2009
 
boring movie, maybe for 12-14
i think it is a bad movie, but it isnt the worst one ever. there is so much talking and hardly any action. there is a scene where a man gets stabbed by a knife, and it is sort of bloody. there isnt any positive messages, especially the man getting stabbed. it is also pretty scary in a few parts. i gave it iffy for 12+ because some violence and blood, scariness, innapropriate themes, and also because there is so much talking anyone under 12 will be bored to death by it. i do not know how i made it through the movie without falling asleep.

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Kid, 12 years old
August 10, 2010
 
more family friendly than signs, but not carebears or anything
ok, pg-13 is perfect. its not really innapropriate (with the exception of one violent scene) but hard to sit through if your like under 13, but 11+ can see it.

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Teen, 18 years old
November 1, 2009
 
Awesome movie that has been extremely underrated
This movie is genius. It has got to be one of my favourite movies and definitely M.Night Shyamalan's best. The style and way that it is directed is amazing. There are some jump out parts but the twists are just awesome. Watch it with the volume turned all the way up if you want the full effect.

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Teen, 16 years old
February 14, 2011
 
Suggested MPAA rating: PG for frightening situations, and a brief scene of violence.

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Teen, 16 years old
January 9, 2010
 
Perfect for teenagers but not young children
This movie has one scene of violence, yet it is mild.

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Kid, 12 years old
February 17, 2009
 
Another amazing movie by M. Night.
This movie is... Incredible! I've never seen nor heard of anything like this one. The story is so unique, and very thought provoking. Mature viewers will be given a lot to think about. There is some disturbing violent content, and a graphic/disturbing stabbing. Aside from that, the main issue is the scariness. It is very intense. I do not think anyone under 13 should be watching this, although mature 13 year olds should be fine.

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Teen, 14 years old
February 17, 2009
 
Another amazing movie by M. Night.
This movie is... Incredible! I've never seen nor heard of anything like this one. The story is so unique, and very thought provoking. Mature viewers will be given a lot to think about. There is some disturbing violent content, and a graphic/disturbing stabbing. Aside from that, the main issue is the scariness. It is very intense. I do not think anyone under 13 should be watching this, although mature 13 year olds should be fine.

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Kid, 11 years old
February 17, 2009
 
Another amazing movie by M. Night.
This movie is... Incredible! I've never seen nor heard of anything like this one. The story is so unique, and very thought provoking. Mature viewers will be given a lot to think about. There is some disturbing violent content, and a graphic/disturbing stabbing. Aside from that, the main issue is the scariness. It is very intense. I do not think anyone under 13 should be watching this, although mature 13 year olds should be fine.

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Teen, 15 years old
April 11, 2011
 
Brilliant; not for kids.
Violence- 8/10 Overall Quality- 10/10

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Teen, 14 years old
November 22, 2010
 
Shyamalan could've done better, but not too bad
Everybody complains about how bad this movie is. I actually enjoyed it. Now, it's not like I want to see it over and over again, but it was enjoyable. But, it's not that scary. I mean, there's violence, peril, some scary images. Okay, maybe it's a little scary...

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Teen, 14 years old
November 14, 2010
 
not too scary
this movie isnt really that scary. I dont really like horror movies, and dont watch any movies like paranormal activity. This movie really wasnt very scary. My 9 year old brother didnt even think so. One violent scene is shown. No swearing or anything else bad but some frightening situations.

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Teen, 16 years old
November 7, 2010
 
Not Sacry, Erie...
I'm a baby when it comes to scary movies, so idk,but i thought this one was pretty scary, just because of the setting, these characters are kind of stuck in a place do to fear of the unknown, because their crazy leaders ccan't handle the real world, oops iv'e said too much, its a good movie, there is 0 language, but not for little kids... btw i had nightmears, but like i said im a baby, nightmear before christmas still freaks me out!

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Teen, 15 years old
June 27, 2010
 
This is more family friendly that what commonsense* says.
This movie has peril in the end and a little bit towards the beginning. Also one character is stabbed to death by a mentally retarded man ( he is medically retarded).

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Teen, 18 years old
April 3, 2009
 
THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE! MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME! I'M NOT EVEN JOKING! PLEASE READ!
the best movie I have ever seen in my life, it has the strong connection with the characters, a thought provoking message and story that will stay with you forever, powerful acting, and it is so exquisetely beautiful. I get so angry when people do not appreciate movies like this and say it is a waste of time. They obviously know nothing about movies, and for an added bonus I make movies myself, so yeah i do know. This truly is (i'm not joking) my favorite movie of all time. Praise the lord for m. night shyamalan! Amen

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