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NOT A FAMILY MOVIE

posted 15 years ago by soulman386
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I think some people get the wrong impression that this movie along with the companion movie, My Mother's Castle, are family films. That's a big mistake. They are definitely not family movies. They're intended strictly for grown ups. Children would find the movies extremely boring. I can't imagine any child enjoying these movies. The subtle charm of the movies is over the heads of children. Don't get me wrong. MFG and MMC are my two favorite movies but be warned that they're not good for children.

[–] garywhalen2 15 years ago

I disagree. I think they're great for children. Mine enjoyed it and after seeing it one of them decided to read the book upon which these two films are based. Films such as these two aren't boring to children who've been exposed to quality films.

[–] simouni 15 years ago

I was a young boy (~8yo) when I first saw these movies and I remember I loved them both... And I still do today ! Along with other French movies (such as Diabolo menthe, La baule-les-pins, L'effrontée, La vie est un long fleuve tranquille), La gloire de mon père and Le château de ma mère made deep impressions on me as a child and I still feel very nostalgic about it.

[–] enguehardjp 14 years ago

I do hate to tell you, but your judgement is the opposite of what I have obtained in my classes, (I am a teacher). All the kids loved it, felt free to talk about it and asked for more! In my 4th level, we translated part of the book and I got the same response. This is a film for kids, as it gives something different to think about, and yet something to relate to for those kids in my classes.

[–] OliverGbyrne 14 years ago

Well I was also 8 the first time I saw it in the cinema (In 1989) with my older brother and sister and let me tell you that I adored it! ...

[–] berynn 14 years ago

First time I watched it, I was around 8 years old, and I liked it...
It's a movie that please both kids and adults... And I had read the books before to see the movie. You're view is just biaised by your adult vision. You just like it different at 10 or at 20 that's all.

[–] worstpirateever 14 years ago

First time I saw this movie, I was 11 or 12 and loved it.

[–] huimarcelma 14 years ago

Bonjour

I am 6 years old but I love this movie very very much! I am from Hong Kong and I am a chinese boy at grade 2.

I watch it many times. I think the movie is brilliant!! I want to learn french after I watch the movies. And I also love to visit the south of France for the summer holiday!

I like La gloire de mon pere better but I also like La Chateau de ma mere!

My name is also Marcel!!

[–] Remnant_Of_The_Abyss 13 years ago

>>>I am 6 years old

>>>I am a chinese boy

>>>My name is also Marcel

LOL

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[–] ferdi111 12 years ago

Remnant_Of_The_Abyss, in Hong Kong many people have more than one given name and very often one of them is European.

[–] grawland67 12 years ago

i agree with you. not only boring but with kids being naked i dont think it sends a good message.

[–] veggie_dave 11 years ago

So, what message does it send then?

[–] guypomca 11 years ago

I watched this movie when I was 13 and adored it. Your point is invalid.