'Kids' is the most shocking and unpleasant film I have ever seen and cannot comprehend why it is part of the module. A collection of the most appalling scenes of children having sex, taking drugs and spreading sexual diseases to other people. One particular scene depicted a gang of children beating a young man until his face was nothing but a sea of blood and left us wondering if he was still alive after such a vicious and brutal attack. This happened just because he objected to being run into with a skateboard. I cannot believe this is a true representation of children anywhere. No wonder it caused so much controversy when it was made and must be the brainchild of someone whose sole intention is to shock. There was no moral to this film that I could detect, and I really cannot think of any logical reason at all for producing it. There must have been people in the audience who went home very disturbed and upset.
Friday, 20 March 2009
Kids?
'Kids' is the most shocking and unpleasant film I have ever seen and cannot comprehend why it is part of the module. A collection of the most appalling scenes of children having sex, taking drugs and spreading sexual diseases to other people. One particular scene depicted a gang of children beating a young man until his face was nothing but a sea of blood and left us wondering if he was still alive after such a vicious and brutal attack. This happened just because he objected to being run into with a skateboard. I cannot believe this is a true representation of children anywhere. No wonder it caused so much controversy when it was made and must be the brainchild of someone whose sole intention is to shock. There was no moral to this film that I could detect, and I really cannot think of any logical reason at all for producing it. There must have been people in the audience who went home very disturbed and upset.
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I agree with Josephine’s view that it was a film full of shocks. Immorality from its various angles was shown in full abandon – undoubtedly it was disgusting. However I believe its purpose and the effect it may have on kids should be viewed from a different angle. There are a lot of kids out there, who are unsure of what kind of life to lead. Smoking, drinking, taking drugs and having sex might appear to them as something quite exciting. However after we saw this film we felt nothing but disgust. Why would not kids, who also see this film, not feel the same way? It would discourage them from committing such acts and from living such lives. Letting them see the dark side of life will make them appreciate the beauty of the brighter side. It’s what is generally known as learning through comparison and that is how we all have learnt throughout our lives.
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