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Kids (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 52 Fresh: 27  Rotten:25 Average Rating: 5/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Synopsis: A bleak and uncompromising look at the dangerous world of New York street kids. The film focuses on the sexual experiences of Telly, a teen-aged seducer who desires only virgins. When Jennie -- who's had sex solely with Telly -- tests HIV positive, she frantically searches the city to tell him... A bleak and uncompromising look at the dangerous world of New York street kids. The film focuses on the sexual experiences of Telly, a teen-aged seducer who desires only virgins. When Jennie -- who's had sex solely with Telly -- tests HIV positive, she frantically searches the city to tell him he's infected. Eventually, she finds him, but too late, for he's already deflowered his latest adolescent conquest. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chlo Sevigny, Rosario Dawson

Director: Larry Clark
Screenwriter: Harmony Korine

DVD Info

Release:

Nov 7, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Letterboxed - 1.85
  • Single Side - Single Layer

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailer - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer

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0/5

Pedophilia, pedophilia, pedophilia.

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10/13/07
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
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2/5

The first-time director, Larry Clark, is rather like his protagonist: He comes on to you, has his rough way with you, and leaves you feeling empty and violated.

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08/04/07
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
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1/5

One of Larry Clark's infamous "Kids are Evil Monsters" movies, Clark tells very little, and shows too much with an art illusion.

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07/16/07
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Film Threat
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0/5

No review available.

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05/07/07
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com
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B

In its candid and bold approach, Larry Clarke's controversial film dwarfs all of Hollywood's youth movies, crossing new boundaries in its portrayal of sex and drugs; for a change, real teenagers, not actors in their 20s, play the roles.

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12/19/06
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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Click to read the article

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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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B-

Could easily pass for a kiddie porn film.

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12/17/05
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
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2/5

Overrated reality slop.

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09/02/05
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
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2/5

No review available.

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07/29/05
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly
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3/5

The film isn't all that entertaining, but it does provide a sort of creepy, voyeuristic nostalgia

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06/10/05
Douglas Pratt
DVDLaser
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2/5

insightful but indulgent

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04/05/05
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
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3/5

No review available.

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03/26/05
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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0/5

Appalling, immoral rubbish palmed off as art.

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01/26/05
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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3/5

No review available.

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11/12/04
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
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4/5

No review available.

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08/07/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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3/5

No review available.

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07/25/04
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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1/5

There's an unsettling subtext here; despite the presence of a broad (not to mention tired, simplistic, and overworked) "message," it feels like exploitation.

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06/20/04
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)
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4/5

No review available.

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06/08/04
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com
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0/5

Boy, that kid Telly sure is fun and representative of the Youth of Today. Not.

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04/25/04
Gregory Weinkauf
New Times
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1/5

No review available.

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01/29/04
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