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Would a Nine-Year-Old Enjoy This?

posted 10 months ago by HarveyManFredSin (4877)
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Just before we settled to watch the new Spider-Man film at the cinema on Saturday afternoon, my 9-year-old nephew, out-of-the-blue, said he wanted to see Asteroid City. I was surprised, because there were no trailers for the film, and my nephew has hitherto displayed little interest in 'art-house' films; just the occasional animated kids movie, superhero film, or Ghostbusters.

If he's serious, I'm delighted, because I'd like to see this myself, as a fan of Wes Anderson's ouevre. But I do wonder if a hyperactive 9-year-old who'se generally hooked to watching YouTube videos about Roblox would have the patience to enjoy this.

What do you suggest?

[–] TheMouseShadow (414) 10 months ago

It’s a movie about loss and grief disguised as a sci fi. As a widower I was flattened by this

[–] MonStar (11669) 10 months ago

I know a 10-year-old girl who plays Roblox all the time. She mostly builds houses, but lately she has played Sheriff vs Murderer, where two people shoot at each other in a building.

She has mostly watched children's movies. But this spring she asked to see
'M3GAN', about a murderous little girl-shaped robot doll. It played on Peacock for free. She said it was the best movie she had ever seen. I don't think she had ever seen a horror movie.

[–] Pacer88 (232) 10 months ago

My answer is NO. I was bored as hell and fell asleep a few times during the film. If he saw it, and liked it, I'd love to know. He would get a glimpse of a full frontal nude Scarlett, or possibly her stand-in. Also, he'll see two men kissing. If you don't want him seeing either of these, you may want to steer him away.

[–] JackNorth (244) 10 months ago

I'm way late to this, but I'd guess it sounds like a sci-fi pic to a 9-year-old.

[–] Tyler1986 (235) 8 months ago

I cannot imagine a 9 year old enjoying this movie, but I could be wrong.

[–] liscarkat (16592) 7 months ago

Probably not. There's nothing really inappropriate, but there are references to 1950s movies and tv, and adult ideas that most nine-year-olds wouldn't get.

[–] liscarkat (16592) 3 months ago

Someone with the immaturity and undeveloped mentality of a nine-year-old probably wouldn't be sophisticated enough to enjoy it.

[–] TurdFerguson (19) a month ago

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