Is dh being unreasonable not letting ds go and see latest James Bond?

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That's it really. Ds is 10, nearly 11 and had been invited by a friend to go and see the film for his birthday. I haven't seen it and neither has dh but he is of the opinion that James Bond films are for adults not children and that it won't be suitable. Being the woolly member of the partnership I probably would have let him go. Has anyone who has seen it got an opinion. Is there much sex or is it mainly inuendo? Thank you.

ive seen it its an action movie predominantly full of chases and explosions

Its a 12A so in another year he would be free to go and see it by himself.

Not knowing much about these things, I think it would be ok for an almost 11 year old. Its fairly violent but mostly car chases and there is an aftermath of a sex scenes but sadly no Daniel Craig in his swimming trunks.

I've seen it, only the 1 'bedroom' scene and that only involved suggestion/kissing.

It is very much an action film with lots of stunts/chases/explosions.

Not overly violent from what I can remember, definately way less violent then The Dark Knight.

I'd personally let him go at his age.

DH has seen it. He thinks it isn't as bad violence wise, as the previous film (no torture scene, etc this time). DH says not much sex in it at all really. He thinks an 11yo would most probably be fine.

Just remembered that there is one scene that implied rape/sexual attack on a woman which could be upsetting for some children, depends on the sensitivity of your son.

if he understands the plot then he will be doing well

Good point zippi. If he does, can he post a short synopsis on here, as quite frankly I was clueless.

I went on Fri with DH but would not take DS1 (nearly 12) or DS2 (8) to see it. Lots of James Bond violence and there is violence towards women - and implied rape/attempted rape.

Oh yes bramblebooks I forgot that bit. D'oh, maybe not that suitable after all.

It's totally rubbish and incomprehensible anyway, he won't be missing much.

Some of your replies have really made me laugh, thank you.

However ds is going to be disappointed. The comments about violence towards women and sexual violence have made up dh's mind and mine too. I did feel torn because ds really wanted to go. I feel that we often put our foot down when other friend's parents don't, but hey, maybe that's not a bad thing. I do think it's hard parenting in this day and age. I'm no prude but there are some things i don't want my children exposed too just yet. Thank you again for all your comments.

I wouldn't let mine - but I am ridiculously strict about film classifications. I figure they are there for a reason, and they've got lots of years to watch 12Aa and 15s.

FGS bond films are for families to enjoy, with older children. DD age 9 now and Ds age 11 love them.

Toke them to see Casino Royale and because I always do my research I toke DD out just before the torture scene. She has seen it since, at home. exH took her them to see the new one today so I was unable to monitor her reaction but she seemed to enjoy it OK

I would say BOnd is pefect for 11 yr old boys.

As I said I haven't seen the film and would not be seeing it with him. I am sure he would enjoy it and probably not understand most of it. However now I know that there are scenes in it that involve implied rape and violence towards women I just cannot let him go.

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ds1 just 10, has seen it and loved it, He was not disturbed by any of it. I think there are much worse things.

If it's a 12A then no.

it was a crap film with no jokes or traditional bond bits - and the women's roles weren't ones i'd want a kid seeing (except judi dench).
get him some older bonds on dvd instead.