Thirteen
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Movie Reviews of Thirteen
Movie Review: Probably the most realistic movie on teenagers ive ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
Im a 16 year old male who recently viewed Thirteen and i thought it was one of the best movies ive seen. Although i am a male i can relate to the lead charector in many ways at the age of fourteen i followed in the footsteps of my friend john who was the coolest cat around he showed me drugs and from there i went into a downward spiral much like Tracey in this movie. After drugs came depression, anger issues, drug trafficing charges, and the loss of many of my old friends. I saw this movie while in treatment for my various shortfalls and knew at least 3 other girls in the room who had the same problems as the girl in the movie cutting, drugs, sexual exploration, family issues, as well as a wide variety of mental issues. And to say that this is only a select group of people and thats why this is skewed is resonable but before i went into treatment i saw many people around me falling into the same trap just to a lesser degree all teens deal with peer pressure in terms of drugs, stealing, and promiscuous behavior. As i said before in my mind this is one of the best movies ever its changed my outlook on the way i acted at that time and how i can better my future. My only complain is like what others feel in that I think the ending wasnt what i had hoped for i wish i knew whether or not tracy and Evie continue their current fued or if tracy returns to her old friend Noel, other questions like does Tracy go back to her old ways or does she remain her disobedient self? All would have been helpful my hope is that the director puts out a book to rap up the entire situation to help us out.Movie Review: THIS MOVIE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many of the reviews, and many people have said that this movie is "unrealistic" and that the actors don't even resemble 13 year olds. If you haven't noticed, much of the population of teens that are drinking, smoking, having sex, and just plain rebelling are getting younger and younger. I know 8 year olds (YES ma'am 8) who are sadly already venturing into sex. I know 12 year olds with children. Yes, a very surprising thing, but not unrealistic at all. I'm a 16 year old female who can in fact relate to the main character in several ways. At 13 I was insecure and lonely. I just wanted to fit in, so by stealing, smoking and skipping I finally felt "cool" and in. Oh and these things don't just occur in the inner city parts (where I've lived), but also suburban areas as well (where I also have lived).
I think 13 is a excellent movie. A straight-A student girl who just wants to fit in, to belong, to somehow escape from all her problems, excapes in the most rebellious of ways. She meets Evie, a popular and beautiful girl, who leads her into a world of drugs and sex all in a short amount of time. Yea it's true, it all happened so fast in the movie - but common ya'll it's a MOVIE if they went any slower ya'll would've been wondering what was taking so long. 13 isn't just a movie that depicts what teenagers today are getting involved in, it shows that the ages in which kids are doing these things are getting younger and younger. I would most def give this movie 5 stars, but I wouldn't recommend this movie to the light-hearted or easily disgusted or judgemental type.
Movie Review: SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT...SORT OF
Summary: 5 Stars
Tracy is a sweet yet troubled teen who meets the alluring bad girl Evie and falls into a life of drugs sex and crime but this is not some dreadful after school special version of teen issues with cute and tidy resolutions. Thirteen is a bold, gut-wrenching film about the crumbling American family and the current generation of overexposure, MTV, reality shows, and disillusionment. Tracy is astonishingly portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood who gives such an amazing performance it should take child-acting to new heights. Evie is portrayed by Nikki Reed (who also co-penned the script) is a vibrant screen newcomer. The Oscar nominated Holly Hunter ,as Mel, is brilliant as a bohemian, alcoholic single mom who watches her daughter Tracy descend into self-destruction right before her eyes. The director Catherine Hardwicke directs the film with relentless, edgy appeal giving the film it's power and drive. Although most critics give the film massive acclaim, some have shuddered at the shocking horror of the explicit nature of the teen lifestyles of Thirteen and many perhaps deny the possible accuracy of the film. "Are kids really that bad?" No, not all kids are drug-users dealers hypersexed or criminals but one must admit with a generation raised on MTV and Hollywood scandal , where many kids have to go to school in fear if their classmates may kill them, a generation where many believe oral sex isn't as intimate as kissing, or being a "pimp" or a "thug" is the true aspiration of life...the mood of the film is an unflinching cinematic opus to a generation sadly spiralling out of control.
Movie Review: Awesome.
Summary: 5 Stars
This film was so powerful, and I think that every parent on the face of the planet needs to see it. This film scared me, because stuff like this has happened in my family before, and trust me - this film presents everything in a very factual way. This is not teen exploitation. This is not some Larry Clark film. This is how it REALLY happens. All of what I have just stated comes from personal experience, so I should know. I didn't expect this film to really come close to what teen rebellion is really like. It can get bad...REALLY bad. Alot of the time, parents can be the ones responsible. Like the teens in this film, all they really want is help. Whenever they act the way they do, it is a cry for help and nothing more. All of that aside, the performances are excellent all around, especially Evan Rachel Woods and Holly Hunter. You forget that they are simply actresses playing their parts. THIS is acting. When you can BECOME the character and get everyone to forget that it is a performance, that's when you realize that you've got true acting ability, and these women do have it. Nikki Reed is very good, too. She plays her part very well, also. You become very tense while watching this film. You not only feel it for Rachel's character, but for Nikki's as well. You don't want to see these girls dig themselves deeper into the pit.
Catherine Hardwicke is a great director, and this film proves it. The soundtrack is good as well, but one wishes that the DVD had more making of features.
HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended, especially to parents and teens 15 and up.
Movie Review: It will stay with you
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first caught this movie on cable I was flipping channels and the ambience immediately attracted me. The use of dark colors is beautiful and gives you the feel of watching a home movie almost. The underlying emotion and attitude was so strong that I could tell right away that it was going to have a profound message. I was compelled to watch it.
It was astonishing in its honesty. So many things about both of the girls struck a chord with me. I felt like I could relate completely in my own teenage experiences.
After a while I stopped relating and was suddenly terrified. I'm not a teenager anymore. These things are not ok. They're dangerous and it scares the heck out of me that not only did I do some of these things, but as a parent, my own children could be doing these things... and they might not be as lucky or as smart as I was to get away from them.
What scares me even more about this film is that if I had seen it as a teenager I would have thought it was cool. I might even have tried some of the things I hadn't already or been encouraged to do more of what I had. I would not have the experience I have now to realize the severe emotional and physical reprecussions that engaging in these types of activity can cause.
All in all I strongly recommend you see it, espeically if you are a parent. I think it would be a really good idea to watch and discuss it with your kids. Obviously not every kid is susceptible to these ideas, but when did quality time ever hurt?