Product: Kids (1995)
Rating: 5.0
And I was still playing with Barbies.....
OK, so what was I doing at age 13??? Mom, wherever you are, THANK YOU for sheltering me from a world like this. I had to see this, and come on, you know the urge is killing you if you haven't yet. I caught myself peeking at my TV through my clasped fingers, trying desperately to shield myself from the gruesome, raw behavior of KIDS, but I couldn't ignore the intensity.This movie is documentary-style fiction bringing the reality of teens, sex, and AIDS, right to your uncomfortable viewing pleasure. The actors (these kids..literally) show us a world of unrestrained promiscuity that is at once shocking and crass.I keep going back and forth with this one, asking myself ..."Could I show this to my own kids someday"?... It's like asking myself if I will ever be prepared for a tragic car accident.I found it interesting that in real life, many of these teen actors "lost their way" after this film became an independent favorite.Prepare yourself to enter a world of 13 yr. old hell. If you can relate to the imagery, you will find it disturbing. If you can't relate, you will find it disgusting. Either way, KIDS is not to be overlooked-let this film stand as a reminder of how admirable maturity is. If you can bear it, I highly suggest watching this film with your teen. I can see this film being an excellent introduction to the reality of promiscuity and unprotected sex. (Be warned: you may find yourself handing out condoms on your street corner after the credits role, but hey, maybe schools will follow suit, eh??)