jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 June 9, 2006 How much sexual content is in this movie? My soon to be 15 year old son wants me to rent it for him. I'm getting ready to go a party and I don't have time to watch it first. Anyone see it? Let him watch it or pick something else?Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #2 June 9, 2006 QuoteHow much sexual content is in this movie? My soon to be 15 year old son wants me to rent it for him. I'm getting ready to go a party and I don't have time to watch it first. Anyone see it? Let him watch it or pick something else? There isnt much at all. There is some dirty talk though!!! My favorite line is when the guys are in the shower and one marine yells out: "HEY , look, its a cock...only smaller!!"7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 June 9, 2006 I'd pick something else, personally. Sexual content isn't the only negative factor to think about.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #4 June 9, 2006 It is a rated R movie that recommends 17 and under be supervised by an adult. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 June 9, 2006 Normally, I'd prewatch whatever it was that he wanted to see. Unfortunately, it's a pay preview and it won't be recorded until I'm gone. Maybe I should make him pick something else.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #6 June 9, 2006 Only scene I remember is the video tape of that the wife sent to her husband. alot of talk about mastubation though.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #7 June 9, 2006 QuoteOnly scene I remember is the video tape of that the wife sent to her husband. alot of talk about mastubation though. Thats allright, I think 15 year olds are pretty expert in that area, I know I was. "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #8 June 9, 2006 QuoteOnly scene I remember is the video tape of that the wife sent to her husband. alot of talk about mastubation though. That scene was sooo screwed up! For me, it was more of the stuff they didn't show (but let you imagine) that really got me. I don't know that 14/15 yr. old would be able to pick up on all of it but I agree w/ AggieDave, there is a lot more in that movie than sexual content that is disturbing. I gotta' ask you though: You're ok with your kid watching gruesome killings, torture, etc. but you put a big NO on sex scenes? "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #9 June 9, 2006 QuoteI gotta' ask you though: You're ok with your kid watching gruesome killings, torture, etc. but you put a big NO on sex scenes? Well, he's at that age where he loves horror movies - like Saw. I watched it with him - it was gross. If the choice was between something sexual and something horror, I'd pick horror.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #10 June 9, 2006 If I were you, I would stick to pre-watching the movies. Only you know for sure what you want your kids to see and what you dont. So if you dont have time to pre-watch it yourself and decide, then I think he should have to wait until another time. Trust me, it wont be the last oppertunity he gets to watch it. A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #11 June 9, 2006 If it will make him feel any better, I do not think that 15 year old will be entertained by it, anyway. The plot revolves around how psychologically difficult it is to be in that sitation - probably not something in which he will be interested. Rent Platoon instead. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #12 June 9, 2006 Ditto with Flyinghonu and AggieDave. I found the movie pretty disturbing, and hard to categorize. There was some male nudity, and one scene of what amounts to homemade porn that the marines were all watching and lots of profanity, blood, gore and violence. None of it is gratuitous, though. I'm just not sure its appropriate for a 15 year old- especially watching it unsupervised. The subject matter is pretty deep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #13 June 9, 2006 Except for the fact that Platoon has at least two VERY disturbing rape scenes in it. Not to mention, I VIVIDLY remember leaving the movie theatre and seeing grown men still sitting in their seats crying. If you let him watch "Saw" then why not get something gorey and ridiculous like that? Get him an old classic gorey movie and teach him a little about history and culture "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxamillion 0 #14 June 9, 2006 Am one. Facts of life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #15 June 9, 2006 Jarhead has exactly ONE scene of sex in it, a flashback where Jake Gyllenhal is doing "homework" with his girlfriend - it cuts to show his bare ass jackhammering her up against a wall. not a big deal to me for a 15 year old to see. not even good jerkoff material as she is not seen naked per se (there is a brief shot of her tits but he would have to freezeframe it to get a good look and shes kinda flat chested - yep, i froze it myself). as others have said however, it is a pretty disturbing film with lots of violence. i dont have kids but if i did i would rather them watch sex than extreme realistic violence (whats more natural, fucking or blowing someones brains out?). just my opinion of course. if you know your kid, and he can handle it, i dont see that much of a problem. on the other hand, if he is a typical 15 year old, he will get bored with it way before anything gross or sexual happens. edit to add i forgot about the scene where this Marines wife sends him a tape and she is fucking the neighbor on it. still not exactly graphic sex IMO, but it is there. i say rent him The Road Warrior - there is a hinted rape, a tit shot, and TONS of bad ass car chases. ANY 15 year old would cream at the action in that flick.... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #16 June 9, 2006 It's a "guy" flick that's probably not appropraite for kids because of the profanity and a couple of scenes. I read somewhere that he "f" word is used over 200 times in the movie. It's the true story of Anthony Swofford's (Jake Gyllenhaal in the movie) experience in Desert Shield ... being a jarhead in a non-war. The directing, the music, the acting are great and it's one of my favorite movies ... but for adults. _________________________ Website: Please Click Here Is it still considered a naked skydive if you’re wearing a helmet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #17 June 9, 2006 It's certainly not a John Wayne movie. There's a lot of disturbing violence, inappropriate sex, and very adult themes. Sure, they see all tthat on the school bus, but I try to set limits in the house. How about "Saving Private Ryan?" All the action and shooting and stuff, but not as nihilistic. Dunno, they're all disturbing at some level, but even Socrates admitted to having a streak of morbid curiosity, I guess just human nature. It's a movie I'd prefer to explain as we watched it. BTW, the protagonist almost commits murder, and his best buddy commits suicide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #18 June 9, 2006 QuoteHow much sexual content is in this movie? My soon to be 15 year old son wants me to rent it for him. I'm getting ready to go a party and I don't have time to watch it first. Anyone see it? Let him watch it or pick something else?Pick something different... its not that great a movie and isn't something a 15 YO really needs to see... but that's just my opinion... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #19 June 9, 2006 I don't think your 15-year-old could possibly grasp everything that's going on in that movie."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #20 June 10, 2006 Not too many who weren't in the Marines, especially younger children..are going to be able to relate to alot of the stuff in this movie. This is more of a drama than it is an action movie (as the gulf war was mostly fought by smart bombs and airstrikes and the scout snipers didnt see too much action) Totally unlike the situation in Iraq today..but yeah, most people expecting anything similar to Black Hawk Down will be dissappointed I'm sure. 0.02_________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 June 10, 2006 I rented it last night after ya'll were posting about it. It was a pretty good movie. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #22 June 10, 2006 QuoteI rented it last night after ya'll were posting about it. It was a pretty good movie. Fess up ... how many times did you pause and rewind the Santa hat scene? I saw it in the theater so I only got to see it once. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #23 June 10, 2006 What santa hat scene? I didn't see any santa hat scene... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #24 June 10, 2006 Quote If the choice was between something sexual and something horror, I'd pick horror. That never ceases to amaze me about the general attitude in this country. Violence or sex? Violence People torturing and killing each other or people enjoying each others bodies...shudder...NAKED.? Oh torturing and killing please. A movie where someone is beaten to death gets an R. A movie with an explicit sex scene can easily get an NC-17. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #25 June 10, 2006 I didn't end up letting my son rent the movie. Thank you to everyone who posted and helped me make an informed decision. With regard to sex vs. violence, the violence - like in "Saw" - is make believe. Sex isn't make believe. I think that's why I'm more comfortable with the violence. I know that probably sounds messed up Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
