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Gigantic
Common Sense Media says
L.A. teens are living the life -- and tackling big issues.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this teen-driven drama concerns a crop of privileged teens, most of whom are the children of celebrities. As a result, there’s some high-end consumerism and name-dropping, although, in general, the show avoids glamorizing the glamorous life. Teen characters use words like “bitch,” “ass,” and “verbal foreplay,” and a few secondary characters drink alcohol with no visible consequences. Some teens talk about contraception and sex, while others have already had it --- and one teen girl has had a baby.
What's the story?
For siblings Anna (Grace Gummer) and Walt (Tony Oller) Moore, life is pretty GIGANTIC. But that’s what happens when your parents (Helen Slater and Patrick Fabian) are world-renowned movie stars who generate buzz -- and attract paparazzi -- wherever they go. When the family moves back to Los Angeles after a two-year hiatus to settle back into “regular” life, Anna and Walt re-enter a flashy world of parties, premieres, and risky behavior. And sometimes it’s a struggle to stay grounded.
Is it any good?
Gigantic has the look and feel of 1990s-era Beverly Hills: 90210, which makes it slightly more palatable for today’s parents who don’t like the way the classic series’ slick, next-generation remake, 90210, glamorizes iffy teen behavior. But for viewers, that comparison adds up to a slightly ridiculous yet strangely relatable teen soap that certainly won’t win any awards for its writing. It’s not a glowing review, for sure, but there are worse things kids could be watching.
In a classic case of art imitating life, two of the series' young stars are the real-life children of celebrities: Gummer's mom is Oscar winner Meryl Streep, while the girl who plays her nemesis, Gia Mantegna, is the daughter of actor Joe Mantegna. Both know for sure what it's really like to have famous parents, so you have to wonder whether they think this TeenNick series gets it right.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about celebrity culture and fame. What’s the show’s take on what it’s like to be famous? Is it fabulous, horrible, or somewhere in between? Would you trade lives with any of these characters?
Does the show portray teen characters in a realistic light? Can you relate to them on any level? Are there any aspects of their lives that seem completely ridiculous?
What are the real-life consequences of iffy behavior like underage drinking and premarital sex? Does the show make light of weighty issues, or does it handle them in a responsible way?
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The ok age
i love this show but im a grownup to i would never let my kids watch it untill they were 12 this show is actually no worse than that dumb show degrassi and i dont think its aproperit untill the mom or dad as watched it and had the talk and then they can watch it and they shud no right from wrong :)
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Kid, 11 years old
January 27, 2011
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I was watching degrassi then a preview of this came on of walt punching somebody in the face! I HATE THIS SHOW.
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The Show is Okay
This show is okay. The teen characters do drink and do sexual things but if you're mature enough, it it appropriate. The only thing I don't like about the show is that it is sort of boring. It may be alright for a while, but after a little bit, the show is really uninteresting.
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GIGANTIC
Some of these spunky celebrities do sorta live in this party life, however most of them are reasonable teens who struggle through life like most others. Drinking is shown, along with kissing and some mention to sex, but any mature teen or even tween can watch this fun but dram-packed show
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This show contains A LOT of cussing.
I've seen my kid watching it, there's always someone saying "b astard", "b itch", "ass", "hell" or "damnit".
It is rated TV-14 for LSVD.
Of course there isn't all four in every episode.
L - Show cusses a lot.
S - Someone is always making out or having sex.
V - Blood and fighting is definitely in the program.
D - Some inappropriate dialogue.
This show covers - sex, relationships, drama, scandals, sexual orientation, friendships, racism, secrets and it's kind of like Degrassi. It just depends in the episode, the LSDV varies.
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Content may be fine, but it's... boring.
Pretty fine for ages thirteen and up. I just don't understand why TeenNick is airing this- there's nothing amusing about this show, at all.
I couldn't focus on the show for more than fifteen minutes, I just couldn't. It's extremely boring. I find nothing amusing of the sort in this show.
I would like to point out, that yes, they do constantly use swear words left an right. Why, just last night, within the first five seconds of the show they had already said "b****".
But if any parent is reading this, it's not like your twelve or thirteen year old isn't saying this. They may not say it at home, but they'll say it at school, friend's house, etc. Basically any place where an adult isn't listening in on their conversation and can't hear what's coming out of their mouth.
Yeah, this show's okay for 13+, but... it's... boring. Nothing left to be said about it. The only reason why I gave it a 2 star, was because I can't stay awake through the show. I hate it.
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Lame idea!
There's too many fame-oriented shows these days, and this is a prime example. As the title of this review states, the concept of Gigantic was a lame idea at best. It's a total snooze-fest with very few redeeming qualities. The acting's dry and unseasoned, and the characters are unlikable. Teenick clearly thought this was going to be the next Degrassi, judging by time slot this show has, but it doesn't even come close, and I highly doubt it'll last for more than another season, if even that.
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bad actors
I tried to watch it once but could only get through like five minutes cuz the actors were so terrible. Grace Gummer? Please take acting lessons from your mother, she is very good ( Meryl Streep).
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is it any good
this is not apropreate for kids, becaus there is sex and bad words that kids under age of 12 are not aloud to know
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | TeenNick |
| Cast: | Gia Mantegna, Grace Gummer, Tony Oller |
| Genre: | Drama |
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