A 12-year-old could watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, but it's officially Rated R in the US (or MA15+ in Australia) for significant violence, strong language, and mature sexual content, including drug references and sexual themes (like butt plugs used as weapons), making it potentially overwhelming or confusing for younger viewers, so parental guidance and discussion are highly recommended. While some parents find it suitable with guidance, its intense, chaotic nature and complex themes (nihilism, family dynamics) are best handled by teens, not young kids.
Rated R for violence, sexual content material, and language. Complicated themes could also be troublesome for youthful viewers to understand. Intense and chaotic scenes could also be overwhelming for some. Robust language and grownup conditions.
Due to the graphic and intense nature of the movie, it may not be suitable for children under 12 or 13. While some children may be able to handle the content of the movie, it is ultimately up to the parents or guardians to decide whether their child can handle the content.
Content that may disturb
Characters are sometimes shown to be cruel to one another. There are instances of minor self-harm, and one character expresses an abstract desire for their life to end, but suicidal ideation is not explicitly stated. The effect of this is counteracted by the hopeful narrative of the film.
Sex, Romance & Nudity
In a scene where all versions of Evelyn are quickly shown, a couple are making love, showing her face and naked shoulders (these are blink-and-miss moments). Evelyn and her husband (or different versions of him) kiss in a few scenes. Phallic sex toys are used in a fight scene.
I would say this depends if you think your pre-teen's ready for it. I know many 12 year old's who have seen “It”, but also many who think they are not quiet ready for it. From me personally, I would say no. This is because it involves many mature topics, containing sexual references.
In the film, Stephanie Hsu's character Joy is openly gay and there is a scene in which Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis play a lesbian couple. We're told there's hope that some territories in the region may still release the film, but the word is that key markets such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait won't be showing it.
There's no single #1 saddest movie, as it's subjective, but Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, Requiem for a Dream, and Hachi: A Dog's Tale are consistently ranked among the most heartbreaking, often cited for their historical tragedy (Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies), intense emotional depth (Requiem for a Dream, Brokeback Mountain), or profound loyalty (Hachi). Other common contenders include The Green Mile, Titanic, and Manchester by the Sea.
There's no single "dumbest" horror movie, but common contenders known for being hilariously bad, nonsensical, or poorly made include Manos: The Hands of Fate, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, and Troll 2, often cited for their terrible acting, writing, and low-budget effects, while films like Jaws: The Revenge and sequels like Jason X or Leprechaun in the Hood make lists for being absurd or cheap cash-ins, alongside B-movies with ridiculous concepts like killer turkeys or gingerbread men.
As your child gets older, they need more privacy and personal space. This is because your child is exploring new ideas, emotions and social interests. Your child is also working out what kind of person they are or want to be. It's natural for your child to keep ideas and information to themselves as they do this.
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While many praise its humor and character development, others express concern about its appropriateness for younger viewers due to frequent discussions of sex, drinking, and mature themes, emphasizing the importance of maturity when considering who should watch it.
Outside of these two parts, all of the camera work is either stationary or very smooth. Flashing Lights: 10/10. Motion Sickness: 5/10. TRIGGER WARNING: Abusive guardians, brief gore, children in peril.
The saddest line in Everything Everywhere All at Once is widely considered to be Waymond's: "So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say… in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.". This line captures the profound regret and longing for a simple, shared life amidst the chaos of infinite possibilities, resonating deeply with viewers due to its acknowledgment of lost potential and deep love.
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However, it contains mature content including violence, strong language, and sexual references, prompting varied opinions on its suitability for younger viewers, with many feeling it is a valuable, thought-provoking experience for teens and older.
The animated film that famously took 29 years to make is The Thief and the Cobbler, which began production in 1964 and was finally released (in a modified form) in 1993, though it was an unfinished project riddled with production hell and director changes. Another contender is Mad God, a stop-motion film that was in development for 30 years before its release in 2021.
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The Five Finger Rule is a simple guideline for readers, especially children, to find a "just right" book by checking its difficulty: open to a random page, read it, and hold up one finger for each word you don't know; 0-1 fingers means too easy, 2-3 fingers is ideal, and 4-5 fingers means it's too hard for independent reading. This helps prevent boredom (too easy) or frustration (too hard) and builds reading confidence, though highly desired challenging books can still be read with help.
Yes, the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 almost always indicates a first edition, first printing, as the presence of the number "1" signifies the initial print run, and this specific alternating pattern is a convention used by certain publishers, like Anness Publishing, to show the lowest number (1) is the first printing. Publishers use various number line styles, but as long as the "1" is present, it's a first edition, even if the sequence is unconventional.