Kids (1995)
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Reviews Counted:51
Fresh:26
Rotten:25
Average Rating:5/10
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 --... [More]
Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Rosario Dawson
Director: Larry Clark
Reviews for Kids
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Pedophilia, pedophilia, pedophilia.
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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. Full Review |
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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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No review available.
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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. Full Review |
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B- |
Could easily pass for a kiddie porn film. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Overrated reality slop.
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2/5 |
No review available.
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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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2/5 |
insightful but indulgent
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0/5 |
Appalling, immoral rubbish palmed off as art.
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
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3/5 |
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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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4/5 |
No review available.
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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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