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The TVClubHouse: Archives: Movies & Library 2003 -2004: Movies: May 2003 - April 2004: Thirteen users admin

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Sasman

Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Loved this movie about a thirteen year old's descent from teddybears to drugs & sex seemingly overnight. Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed are great as the teenagers and as usual Holly Hunter is terrific also. Very disturbing portrait of a teenager screaming for help from a parent who is battling her own problems.

Ketchuplover

Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Isn't it ironic that a movie about a 13 y/o is rated R?

Were there any teens there?

I think the movie poster (2 girls sticking out their tongues)was a poor choice at best. If this movie succeeds it will be in spite of that poster and not because of it.

Squaredsc

Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 7:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i don't recall seeing anything about this movie but im glad you and dw enjoyed it sas.

Sasman

Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
this is a movie that all parents should go to with their kids. could lead to some good convos between parent & teen.

we went to a matinee so there were few teens there.


Madelane

Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There were no teens at my screening but it takes place at the school where my friend teaches. I asked her today to find out if any of her students saw it.

I thought it was a great film, but very painful to watch. I'm a children's advocate so I've seen it before but this was hard.

It made the friend I saw it with and I reminisce about all the crazy stuff we used to do. And we agreed we're chaining our future children to the bed.

Jbean
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01-05-2002

Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well i watched this one on dvd today. it never came to theaters here because it was too racy i guess (we don't get all of them here in the bible belt). wow. the sad thing is that this movie is probably true of the majority of kids this age. it would definitely be a good movie for parents and kids to see together.
and the poster that ketchup is referring to, the 2 girls are sticking their PIERCED tongues out. this was a major freak-out moment for the mom. i think the point of the poster (and it's also the front of the movie cover, too) is to point out these girls are wild. they are 13 and have tattoos and piercings.

times have changed since i was a kid for sure!


Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
O.K. guys/gals, I need your input if you've seen this movie: I have two middle school kids (boy and girl, 6th grade). They are not particularly wordly (yet) and I am trying to keep them "kids" as long as possible. My husband wants to rent this movie and watch it with them. I am not so sure they are ready for the harsh realities. Am I being overprotective? Do you think they might benefit from seeing this? I welcome all opinions and you can feel free to respond in my folder if you wish. Thanks.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Auntiemike, best bet is to rent the film and watch it yourself before hand so you know exactly what's in it. If you watch on DVD you might be able to skip any objectionable chapters and still watch part of the film together.

Sillycalimomma
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11-13-2003

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it would be a great way for you to talk with them about the issues brought up in the film, but I too think you and DH should watch it first. Don't just watch it though and not talk about things. I am sure your kids know where you stand, but it is good to remind them.
My first reaction was to say that maybe they are still too young, but then I thought about it some more and realized that the best time to go over this is now before they have been put into comprimising situations and not after.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Brenda and Silly: thanks for your input. It is a good idea to rent it and watch it first with DH. I guess I don't particularly care to watch "these type of movies" more than once either so will have to decide to sit through it again with kids. Ah, the challenges of being a parent, huh?

Thanks again. You both had good ideas.

Missy2
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07-31-2001

Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh my I watched this movie today and all I can say is wow. It's a train wreck that you can't look away from. I was 13, 15 years ago and my life was very similar to this. The only difference was my choices based on sex and drugs harder than pot and alcohol. But everything else I could remember and relate to. It was difficult to watch but so right on! I chose not to be slutty or try hardcore drugs but most of my friends did not make the same choices.

Tashakinz
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11-13-2002

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I had an "I feel like crap and I'm too sick to go to work today" day yesterday and had hubby pick me up a bunch of movies. I freaked out when I noticed Evan Rachel Woods' strong resemblance to my 11 year old niece at the beginning of the movie. I did, however, find it to be a very honest portrayal of the issues now confronting (younger and younger) teens. Overall, I thought it was a very good movie.

On a side note: The girl who played Evie - this was her real life story. She WAS the Tracy character. She co-wrote the script with the director.

Auntiemike
Member

09-17-2001

Monday, March 15, 2004 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, DH and I finally rented this movie and thought it was excellent. Quite an emotional (and familiar!) journey. We have chosen not to share it with our two middle schoolers. We are just sharing various aspects of the film with them verbally and encouraging them to share with us about kids they know or are friends with.