Kids

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Summary: Movie doesn't deal with the issues
Review: While this movie brings to light some important social issues, it never goes deep enough and certainly offers no solutions. KIDS wants to shock us by showing underage sex and drug use, yet does little more. Where is the writer going with this? Does he simply want us to be a voyeur to the troubled teens in this film? I first saw this movie when I was 15 and I thought it was completely over-hyped and your average teenager is not acting the way those in the movie do. Today I feel the same way. It's an unrealistic portrayal that doesn't go beneath the surface to explore the character's intentions.

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Summary: Uncomfortably numb
Review: While this movie would provide quite a shock to parents who still regard their adolescent children as innocent, the action does little to shed light on the subject of teenage nihilism. This movie comes up far short of the documentary by Martin Bell on street kids in Seattle, entitled "Streetwise."

However, "Kids" is very compelling and very unsettling, as we see a group of young teens struggle with their hyperactive hormonal urges, culminating in a house party while the parents are away. This movie was the debut of Chloë Sevigny, who has to bear the brunt of the angst delivered in this movie, as she finds her young boyfriend has AIDS. The film takes many odd and very painful turns, but fails to really get at the root of the problem; and what is worse seems to identify with Telly as the lost soul who can only find pleasure in sex. Leo Fitzpatrick is very impressive as the adoloscent Cassanova, who seems to find a way to conquer the unsuspecting girls who come into his orbit. Although true to form, this does not compensate for the monstrous role he plays. Unfortunately, Chloe never finds her answer, wandering back to the apartment to see the wreckage of the night before and hoping to find refuge on the couch before daybreak. But, Larry Clark didn't seem content to leave at that. He had to throw in one more unnerving scene to leave you uncomfortably numb.

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Summary: This moving is as disturbing as it is poignent
Review: It's hard to review something that really gives you a gut feeling of disgust and anger. But then again, the REASONS for that disgust or anger is because the movie is believable.

It's a kind of rough film, edited in a way that it seems kind of gritty, with home video feel to it. The story is of the idle time of kids essentially on the streets in New York and is also kind of a "coming of age" film, with a HUGE twist.

It also is a movie to show the dangers of sex, drugs and alcohol, and it does so through the tales of numerous kids in the story, most notebly Telly (played by Leo Fitzpatrick), his friend Casper, and also characters played by Rosario Dawson and Chloe Sevegny. It's hauntingly believable and the "surprise ending" is both disgusting and kind of fitting.

I'd recommend this movie to anyone, but I don't think I could OWN it. It's kind of one of those things you're happy you've seen, but also glad you don't HAVE to see it again. Powerful and painful in one blow, this is a completely unforgettable movie. It's just too bad that sometimes you don't forget things because they leave haunting images of reality in your mind.

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Summary: Larry Clark needs to stop making movies....
Review: Tell me, what is so good about this movie? Is it even a movie? Anyway, the movie starts with Leo kissing some girl. Wow! How shocking! Two kids having underage sex. How shocking! We see this type of stuff thoughout the movie: underage sex, smoking marijuana, a man get beat to death, drinking, etc. There is no plot or anything. The acting was really horrible, nothing was believable at all. This movie was made to shock people and that is all it was made for. Kids is the worst movie ever made and Larry Clark needs to stop making movies because he is a sorry excuse of a director. Another thing, does anybody care what teenagers do anymore anyway? Most adults seem to enjoy seeing teenagers doing this kind of stuff. People like Larry Clark get some sick pleasure out of it then movies like this are made so adults can "pretend" they care when actually they love it when teenagers are portrayed this way. Not all of us go to nine parties a day, not all of us beat people to death with skateboards, not all of us smoke marijuana in public, not all of us listens to gangsta rap music and talk like retards, and not all of us enjoyed this movie. People who say they like this movie are probably just saying that because they think it will make them look smart. Thank god I rented Hellraiser with this!

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Summary: SEE IT FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS......brilliant
Review: I first saw this movie in 1995 when it was released, and it is as brilliant today as it was then. This being for many reasons- every actor is a variable unknown but many launched their careers from this movie (Rosairo Dawson, Chole Savigeny. Is this movie sad? Yes. Is it depressing? No. Don't look at it as underage children having sex and doing drugs. Look at it and realize it showed the reality of America's youth when no one was ready to see it...Watch it again and again, it only gets better

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Summary: my review
Review: well first off this is a explisit film, but it also shows the truth of the inner city youth of the time and of now too. to me this film really fits with how my life has been so it really was true to me. its also one of those films that bother you when u first see it but then u want to see it again and again or atlest it is like that for me. all and all i recomend this movie for those that can stand the hidden part of america or want to see what the darker side of youth life is like.

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Summary: A Deep, Daring Look At Dangerous Lifestyles
Review: "Kids" is one of the most controversial releases of 1995. Its brilliant and daring plot earns the writers tremendous respect. The inside look of a sexually active teenager, Telly, teaches many lifelong lessons about the dangers and the consequences about such lifestyles. All of his friends influencing him and applauding him for his actions keeps the film interesting as it helps explores other dangerous lifestyles: drug use, violence, etc. In the meantime, they explore another storyline: that of one of Telly's ex-sex partners, Jennie, who discovers she's HIV-positive. Telly is the only sex partner she's had. While she's trying to find Telly to share the news to him, he chases another potential sex partner. Such combination offers a more intense movie experience and adds more twists and turns. Obviously, the writers never held back any graphic details. They share the scenes with the audience like no one is acting. The camera work and the lighting add to the danger effect. The lights shine brighter in most of the afternoon scenes, successfully offering a more graphic view of the characters' environment and a more raw feel. Had they not done that, the danger feel wouldn't have been as heavily present. Leo Fitzpatrick ("Bully")wonderfully portrayed Telly, offering his own bad boy image into the character and to the movie. His research about the expressed issues is obviously present. Oscar nominee Chloe Sevigny ("Boys Don't Cry") proves in her role as Jennie that she is one of the greatest independant movie actresses ever. As with all her projects, her every drop of heart and soul is fully expressed through her character. All other actors also perform their roles wonderfully. "Kids" is a great movie for those looking for something daring. This is highly recommended for parents to show their kids. Few other movies show as much realism as "Kids". Behind that, this is sure to please many audiences.

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Summary: Reminds me of movie "Thirteen"
Review: The talk shows have been talking of kids like this for years. This movie is very realistic, graphic and almost documentary in style. The press always talks about kids as being so innocent but after seeing this movie you realise that kids can be wilder than adults. A similar movie to this worth getting is "Thirteen" (2002) directed by Cathrine Hardwicke.

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Summary: This was a very good movie
Review: I first heard about this movie from a friend of mine and tryed finding it for a long time. When I finally found it and watched it, it really peaked my intrist with being a skateboarder and all. I found this movie to be very true because I have been through some of the same situations: the drugs, the sex, the fights, etc. It also made me feel luckey at the same time. I reccomend this movie to anyone who has been through some of these things or pretty much to everyone in general. Good movie.

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Summary: very true
Review: There are many people who mindlessly pass this film off as a cheap excuse for kiddy porn. But as a teenager I can honestly say that this film is not at all far from the truth, I and people I know have been in various situations similar to those depicted in KIDS. Movies like this are very important for showing people what they refuse to acknowledge about the world and the people around them. My advice is to try to have an open mind when watching this film and dont believe what other people tell you when they try to pass it off as culpable trash...