Powerful and passionate, colorful and compelling, Larry Clark's KIDS is 24 frenetic hours in the life of a group of contemporary teenagers who, like all teenagers, believe they are invincible. With breathtaking images from one of the world's most renowned photographers, KIDS is a deeply affecting, no-holds-barred landscape of words and images, depicting with raw honesty the experiences, attitudes and uncertainties of innocence lost. KIDS gets under the skin and lingers, long after it is viewed. The kids at the core of the story are just that: teenagers living the urban melee of modern-day America. But while these kids dwell in the big city, their story could, quite possibly, happen anywhere.
H**R
Kids is still as shocking 20 yrs later and a wake up call to parents
One of the best, shocking movies I've watched. The raw grittiness of how inner city kids would band together in NY when they had nothing to do in the 80's and 90's. You see a melting pot of colors which is very much how NYC's population is. NYC has changed a lot since the move was filmed over 20 years ago. Times Square and it's flith and griminess is gone, replaced with Disney and big lights. But the film still holds it's weight and hits hard with the carelessness of youth. Sex and drugs ran rampant and is still an issue among today's youth. The term date rape didn't exist, but it still happened. The world has become a lot more aware of using protection to prevent AIDS, but in Kids and the early 90's they rolled the dice and flirted with death. I highly recommend everyone to watch it, because it's still relevant today. In our society with social media, many of today's youth fall into the EDC (electric daisy carnival) crowd, pop Mollys, and have unprotected sex. This movie was a wake up call to a culture that has existed since Woodstock in the 60's with sex and LSD and carries over to the present.
P**O
Unflinchingly realistic!
A realistic view into the world of teens living in new york during the 90's. The blu ray is region free and the package was in perfect condition. This film is a work of art in its own way, and art isn't always beautiful or meant to entertain.
M**S
It makes the kids these days think before
My daughter is 27 but when she was 11 I bought this movie had her watch it and scared her enough away from having any sexual experiences till she was much older
F**1
Damn Great Film!
Being MUCH older now... movie has a diff feeling now. BUT I remember when I was that young... Damn Great Film!
J**R
Nice Movie!
This movie accurately represents what being a troubled teen as all about. It has reflected some activities I did when I was a kid.
T**E
Great purchase for me.
I purchased this movie used. The item was advertised as good condition. The box was in good quality. The movie looked used, as advertised, but it plays perfectly just as advertised. very happy. Definately recommend.
R**E
Dated movie with timeless message
Actually a pretty good movie but it is getting dated. Overall message though is universal and timeless.
J**R
Real world
Although filmed long ago, still a good movie to show to mini adults to help them realize the world isn't always nicePros: good storyCons: world isn't nice
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