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To consider taking 3yo to see Bohemian Rhapsody?

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sparklewater · 17/11/2018 11:04

More of a WIBU really. She's great at the cinema so it's not that, and I'm guessing all the sex and drug references will go over her head and she'll just enjoy the singing.

I really want to see it and haven't got any childcare!

Opinions from people who have seen it very welcome.

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RebootYourEngine · 17/11/2018 11:06

I think she would get bored. Its not a kids film.

FallenSky · 17/11/2018 11:08

www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/bohemian-rhapsody

This might help you decide. I wouldn't.

CrabbyPatty · 17/11/2018 11:09

Its very tame to be honest, no actual sex scenes from what I recall and I agree that drug references will go over her head. However, surely pretty boring for her. I'm sure you'll get some funny looks, so you need to be confident she will be able to handle it. Personally I don't think I would, but I'm pregnant with my first so might have a better understanding of your predicament when she's born! However, there are worse problems to have than not being able to go to the cinema.

19lottie82 · 17/11/2018 11:09

No. It’s not a kids film. Take her to see something that she would enjoy and it suitable. Wait until it comes out on DVD, or get a babysitter.

Beamur · 17/11/2018 11:09

I haven't seen it yet, but have to say as a cinema goer I really hate it when people bring in young kids who then ruin the film for other people by chatting and messing about. I expect it during kids films, but not during films aimed at adults.
Does your local cinema do kids or autism friendly showings? That way the film is shown a little less loudly which might be more comfortable for your lo.

FuzzyCustard · 17/11/2018 11:11

It's got a 12A rating, so it's a no from me (if she'd even be allowed in)

SendintheArdwolves · 17/11/2018 11:12

I wouldn't. At three, she could easily get bored /scared /noisy - you think she's "great" at the cinema but I'm guessing you've mostly taken her to kid friendly stuff which is a) designed to be entrancing and keep kids absorbed and b) much less of a big deal if she talks, asks questions or needs to go out for whatever reason.

You know your kid. But I think it is highly unlikely that she will just sit silently for two hours and let you and all the other adults who didn't bring their kids enjoy the film.

smallchanceofrain · 17/11/2018 11:18

If she can still and quietly (straight-jacket and gag? sedatives?) for that long and you think they'll let her in then you can go for it! If she makes any noise, or moves at all, you can probably expect complaints from annoyed and bemused cinema goers who wonder why on earth you've brought a 3 yo with you.

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sparklewater · 17/11/2018 11:20

She's honestly very good and has seen a few films at the cinema with no issue at all.

She loved The Greatest Showman and I think the fire scene in that had potential to be scary but I can't see anything similar in BR.

I will obviously take her out if she's bored or noisy.

She'll love it, I know that. But are there any bits which could be scary or upsetting?

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Quartz2208 · 17/11/2018 11:21

She is probably great at the cinema when it’s something she wants to see but this is not even remotely a film aimed at children

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sparklewater · 17/11/2018 11:22

Have read the common sense review but find them a little hysterical which is why I came here 😁

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Quartz2208 · 17/11/2018 11:22

OP this is nothing like the Greatest Showman

Sirzy · 17/11/2018 11:24

There is a massive difference between a child sitting through a family friendly for all
Ages film and one for adults!

But I get the impression you have decided to go anyway.

everydaymum · 17/11/2018 11:26

I think you've made your mind up and are looking for support, but it's a no from me. Plus you'd enjoy it more without your DD as you won't have to sit there wondering what's about to be said/done that may not be appropriate for her to hear/see.

Underpressureidiot · 17/11/2018 11:28

I thought 12a means only children over a certain age (I thought 10) will get in. I think you’re being a bit selfish here

LLOE7 · 17/11/2018 11:30

I took my three year old to see mama Mia 2. He loved the signing and we had so many compliments about how well behaved he was. I think he would enjoy bohemian rhapsody so I would take him to that too!

Teacherlikemisstrunchball · 17/11/2018 11:33

I saw it yesterday and although my 6 year old is also impeccably behaved at the cinema and knows lots of the songs etc there is no way it is suitable for him. It’s a fab film, but not for primary age and below I don’t think. (Hence the 12A rating Hmm) also I do hate it when kids go to films which are totally not age appropriate. Not fair on them or the rest of the paying audience.

HarrietKettleWasHere · 17/11/2018 11:34

Sorry but if I’d paid money to see it (I have, it’s brilliant) and you were sitting there with a three year old, I’d think you were a mega selfish twat.

Your want to see the film doesn’t trump everyone else’s right to enjoy it without a toddler wiggling around/being pacified/making noise/ getting up and down to the loo.

drinkygin · 17/11/2018 11:36

“I know she will love it” no OP, no she won’t. It’s not even remotely similar to the greatest showmen it’s a very adult film which 3 year old will find incredibly boring. You are being hugely unreasonable but you’ve very obviously already made your mind up so I don’t know what you’re doing here to be honest.

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sparklewater · 17/11/2018 11:36

If she gets noisy or bored I'll take her out, of course.

I'm asking about the film itself. Fwiw I think a 6 yo would probably get more of the references/be confused so I'd be less inclined to take a child that age.

How song-heavy is it?

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sparklewater · 17/11/2018 11:38

Massive eyeroll to everyone saying I've decided already. Nope, but am ignoring comments that are ignoring that I've said we'll leave if she's bored and not enjoying it

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Sirzy · 17/11/2018 11:39

By the time she gets noisy she has already disturbed others!

It’s a risk you take at kids films but not adult films

HarrietKettleWasHere · 17/11/2018 11:39

By the time you decide she’s being too noisy or whatever to take her out she’s already disturbed people though.

And she will be bored, no way is there enough in the film to remotely entertain a three year old for a couple of hours. Lots of it is very dialogue based.

But you’ve made up your mind, you’re obviously one of those entitied types.

christmaaaas · 17/11/2018 11:40

No, just wait until it comes out on dvd. Not fair on other cinema goers. I'd be uncomfortable sat next to a toddler watching adult themes

PrincipalVernon · 17/11/2018 11:40

Well if you really want to see it then forget about the rest of the paying viewers Hmm
I have a 4 year old who loves Queen songs but doesn’t mean he’d sit through the story of Queen.
I also really want to see it but havnt got round to organising childcare so will probably end up seeing it when it’s out on DVD, no big deal.
Everyone is different but I wouldn’t be able to relax and enjoy it with my child so I rather wait

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