Is Rent appropriate?

[suNLily]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:31pm

Hello,

I have a fourteen-year-old daughter who is very knowledgable in theatre and has been acting for a while and wants to see the movie Rent. She has heard the cast recording and knows what it's about. I'm not sure if I want her to go to the movie, though. Seeing this things is so much different than simply hearing them on a CD. Opinions anyone?

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:36pm

If you think she's mature enough, then let her go.

[Racetrack]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:37pm

I think if she understands what's going on and is okay with what happens in the story it's perfectly fine. If I had a fourteen year old and they wanted to see it I would let them. It's a beautiful movie that makes a beautiful message. It's wonderful. Highly recommended.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:03pm

DEFINATELY

remember RENT is about

Love
Life
Compassion
Friendship
Forgiveness
Support
Understanding
and least of all, AIDS

yes, let her go.......it has it's dicey parts, but nothing kids haven't been talking about in school since they were 10

Updated On: 11/23/05 at 08:03 PM

[almostxfamous]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:07pm

I saw the musical on stage for the first time when I was twelve, but I also considered myself very mature. If you think your daughter is mature enough and you're comfortable with it, I think you should allow her to go.

[Marguerite Chauvelin]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:09pm

I saw the show at fourteen and understood its message and meaning. Also, the movie is only PG-13 not R. There is a little language, some drug use, a scene at a dance club where the girls dance around with little clothes, and a mooning. The story is beautiful though and she already owns the CD so there isn't anything too surprising (besides Maureen mooning Benny in La Vie Boheme). She should probably see it.

[amasis]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:21pm

I take care of two teenagers, a 15-year old and a 13-year old. Based on my experience, I would: let her go see it, and then have a dialogue with her about it.

Not a lecture; a dialogue.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:25pm

http://www.kidsinmind.com/r/rent.htm

Looks like it's cleaner than the musical.

[jasonf]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:45pm

Good God, that site practically makes it sound like a porno!

I teach 7th and 8th graders -- 11-14 years old basically. As they were leaving today I told them "Happy Thanksgiving and go see Rent." There is nothing in the movie that overrides the overall messages of friendship and living life to its fullest. Unless your daughter is especially immature for a fourteen year old (and I'm guessing from the fact that she already knows the show that she isn't), she will be fine with what's in the film.

The movie got the same rating as Harry Potter -- will you let her see that?

[Shiksa Goddess2]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:46pm

14 is definantly old enough. If she has questions then answer them, but I don't think there is anything in there that a 14 year old wouldn't have already seen on the WB.

[Urban]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:52pm

If you are worried, maybe take a friend to see it first before making the final decision on whether you would allow your daughter to see the movie or not. I know it can be a tough choice. I'd play the minority report here and say 14 might be a little young by a year or two. Remember they made the movie to originally get an R rating and for some reason (according to the Director), the MCAA gave it a PG-13. Even with a PG-13, that doesn't particular bode well in my books. Still you're her mum, maybe see it with her together?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 9:15pm

there were 5 year olds in the theater.....nuff said.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 9:26pm

and as I pmed you...do NOT go with her. She'll be more worried about your feelings, than the enjoyment of it......you should go, but let her go with her friends....