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Summary: The Truth
Review: The negative reviews which are here seem to echo the theme of "insult" and "horrible". No, it isn't. The movie itself is simply a window into a world which really does exist, only in much more explicit and terrible fashion at times. If you are offended so greatly by it, then set about to do something to help end it. The movie makes no judgements, but leaves them up to the viewers. Don't insult the movie. It is but a doorway into a world most would never dare to enter, but so many teens do. The real insult is the life which is led by those real-life teens(and adults), which this movie captures so truthfully and hauntingly. It is a bit like Saving Private Ryan in one respect. It is grim and horrible, but because of the general masses, it couldn't be made to depict just how awful it really was--and is.
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Summary: "Kids" was right on.
Review: Yes, some teens live like this and if I filmed my late teens / early twenties, it would look very much like the movie "Kids". This is an ugly, brutal, funny and important look into adolescent existance. Highly recommended.I was one of the lucky ones. While I watched the rest of my friends become drug addicts, contract HIV and slip into depression, I was able to emerge from that lifestyle relatively healthy. That destructive, hedonistic existance was my coming of age and I'm happy that I survived it and have continued in life to be successful -- not part of the forgotten urban underclass which most of the charachters in "Kids" are destined for. Hopefully, this film will serve to educate parents and young people that a dark side of reality is right underneath the surface (through the tunnel? over the bridge?) The lives of most teenagers is not accurately depicted in the depravity of "Kids" -- but the lives of most teenagers is also not accurately depicted in the idyllic fantasies of Dawson's Creek. Hopefully people will see a middle ground and use the ideas presented in "Kids" to put their lives in context. As far as the technical aspects of the film -- try not to confuse free-form improvisation and uncomfortable situations with bad acting - the acting is incredible. Try not to confuse documentary style filmmaking with bad cinemetography. The images are beautiful. All told, this is one of the best movies I've ever seen.
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Summary: A true to life movie that must be seen by all.
Review: This movie brings out the truth about kids, and the way each and every one of them acts. This film will shock you, yet bring you closer to the light of your life. You will understand that not all men are created equal. You will realize what happens to most kids behind the backs of parents and how it is much different than what they have experienced. This film is great, powerful and compelling. Though, rough on the eyes is still needed for all to realize today's society.
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Summary: True Life Stuff
Review: I was totally shocked when I first started watching this movie, but after a while, I realized how true it was. I am a teen and could relate to a lot of it. It is upsetting, but VERY good and could help older people to understand what it's like growing up now. So dramatic, I cried at several scenes. PLEASE WATCH!
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Summary: Too true.
Review: This move should be shown to high school freshmen. This move portrays the life and past life of the urban child. Must see. Add this to your collection and accidentally let your children watch it.
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Summary: kewl movie
Review: i think that, being a teenager myself, this movie is somewhat true. i have done a lot of stuff like this, but not to this degree. all in all, i think that more teenagers should watch this and adults too. casper rox!
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Summary: everyone needs to listen up!
Review: the first time i saw this movie, it really gave me a reality check as to who i was as a person. it appears as though the people who are always putting this movie down are people who either grew up in a very secluded neighborhood, or people who think that their kids could never get involved in an atmosphere such as the one seen in "KIDS". What people do behind their parents backs, is most of the time expected to be undiscovered and Mr. Clark has given today's society a very long-overdue wake up call to the parents out there, so that they are more involved.
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Summary: A grossly exaggerated and inaccurate generalization of youth
Review: DO NOT BUY THIS. It is an insult to the human race
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Summary: Life is not sugar-coated like most want to believe.
Review: The first time I watched this movie it scared me. Not for any horror reason, just because it is REAL LIFE. All this crap really happens, I absolutely LOVE the movieand I give snaps to the director.
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Summary: It was stupid
Review: I can't imagine why anyone would praise this film. Okay maybe it is a reality check for our society, but so what?? It's a horribly acted, horribly scripted, uncreative, unoriginal and VERY exploitive film. The mere fact that it accurately depicts the lowest form of young degenerates in American society doesn't by itself make this a good film. Any idiot can film a bunch of teens having sex, getting intoxicated, beating up and raping people. But the film doesn't go beyond these depictions. it doesn't offer any solutions or explore the root causes of such behavior. And how many times do we need to be shown teens having sex or being raped to get the message? One time was shocking enough to be educational. Three or four times turns it into simple exploitation. This is little more than glorified child pornography.
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