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to take 5yo ds to see a 12A film?

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LittleLionMansMummy · 16/12/2015 12:02

The film being the new Star Wars one. I know I'm officially 'allowed' to, but would usually check film content (by watching it) before making a decision about whether it's appropriate for him. He loves Star Wars and has asked specifically to see it at the cinema.

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Bumpsadaisie · 22/12/2015 11:14

Well, I've seen it now.

I think my four and six year olds will be fine to see it at home on the small screen.

On the big screen though it is VERY loud and overwhelming (and brilliant and exciting!) I came out slightly staring and crazed!

Alibabsandthe40Musketeers · 22/12/2015 16:11

Our boys loved it, very glad we took them :)

ZanyMobster · 24/12/2015 20:42

Took my boys (9&7) to see it this afternoon, they absolutely loved it and were mesmerised, their faces were a picture when some of the flying scenes were on. A PG would have been an appropriate rating, IMO none of the SW films should be Us and the whole series should be PG. I can't see why it was a 12 really and as long as DCs have seen similar films then it wouldn't have been an issue if they were younger, I think it really depends on whether they can sit through it quietly for that long. There were loads of kids there and they were all very well behaved.

ZanyMobster · 24/12/2015 20:45

I am actually struggling to think of the scary scenes that some people have talked of on this thread. I am a proper scaredy cat too, I asked the DCs and they didn't find any of it scary.

LauraChant · 27/12/2015 16:00

Zany, for me it is not scariness - I don't think my five year old would be scared. It's the violence towards innocent people and the dark tone of some scenes.

Pranmasghost · 27/12/2015 16:22

My 6 year old grandson was enthralled by it and enjoyed every minute. There was a group of adults and children. The children were aged from just turned 6 to 9 and a 1/4 and all six of the children (and most of the adults) loved the film.

ZanyMobster · 27/12/2015 18:45

I am not sure young children get the dark bits though, I definitely remember watching films as an adult and thinking I couldn't believe how dark etc they were but didn't notice as a child and just enjoyed them at the time.

FindoGask · 27/12/2015 18:59

I took my then five year old to see a PG film - Brave - and we had to leave before the end as she was so frightened. The mother/bear transformation really freaked her out. On the bus on the way home she was looking at me fearfully and I asked her what the matter was; she burst into tears and said she was afraid of me in case I might turn into a bear. I felt awful about it. I don't think she would have been nearly so unsettled by the scary bits if she had watched it at home, but a film is so much more immediate and immersive at the cinema than on a TV.

starry0ne · 27/12/2015 19:08

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Mrsbennington · 27/12/2015 21:05

My 5 YO loved it. held my hand when she was a bit scared but we had a talk before we went and it was made clear she could leave whenever she wanted if it was too much or needed a break. She had seen the previous films though and I had asked friends who had seen this for their opinions before I decided.

Every child is different though and parents should be able to judge if their individual children could cope.

DisappointedOne · 27/12/2015 21:10

starry! You'll get crucified for those spoilers!

starry0ne · 27/12/2015 21:34

I have reported myself Blush

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