It was a very good movie! There is a scene of sensuality. There is no underage drinking. At the end it gets bloody because a girl gets bit, glass gets stuck in her leg, and her head gets bloody because she got hit against a corner.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Teen fans will love faithful -- if uneven -- adaptation.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Twilight
Parents need to know that this adaptation of author Stephenie Meyer's youth culture phenomenon Twilight was one of the most anticipated movies of 2008. Millions of kids 10 to 18 have read the books, and many more are familiar with them. Like the novel, the film features an intense romantic relationship between a gorgeous vampire and a human girl. There are a few kisses and several stares, hand touches, and embraces. One make-out session takes place on a bed with the girl in her underwear, but it's abruptly stopped. The movie's violence is mostly implied, but there's one particularly disturbing scene involving vampires, blood, a bitten human with a broken limb, and the destruction of an evil vampire. Language and drinking aren't issues; product placement is mostly limited to cars -- Volvo, Hummer, Mercedes, etc.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the various themes that have made the books such a huge success: first (and forbidden) love, restraint in getting intimate, everlasting and unconditional romance, and heart-thumping adventure.
- Do you think Bella is a good role model for teen girls? Why or why not? Do you think she and Edward have a healthy relationship?
- If you've read the book, did the film meet your expectations? What changes were good for the film? What scenes did you miss from the novel?
- Why do you think the books and the movie have inspired such fanatical devotion? For more talking points, check out our article.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Good movie : D
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
BEST SERIES EVER!!!
AWESOME!!! i'm totally a Fanatic!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
best but iffy under nine
It's a great movie but there is some inappropriate contact with edward and bella and there is a scene of sensuality there is no message other than that it was the best movie ive ever seen.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Best movie you can ever see
This is really good movie if u like vampires.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
great movie as long as ur kids know movies from real life!!!!! My kids love the movie!!!!!
me and my family loved it the boys loved the whole vampire thing and i loved the love story with it. I have read all the books and we are taking the whole family to see new moon out nov. 20, The kids love seeing the movie and the trailer for upcoming because of the vamps and the wolves.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Very enjoyable and fun to watch with your daughters
I loved the movie! I recommend it for mothers and daughters to go see it together!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Cheesy....but who doesn't love a little cheese?!
Great Movie! It can be a little cheesy at times but is a great interpretation of the book. I personally recommend though that viewers should get a taste of the book before viewing the movie! Even if you don't enjoy the movie the book is still great!
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
Melodramatic Film with Shallow Plotline
I personally despise "Twilight". It's quite cheesy and VERY Melodramatic. My only "concerns" are violence: Which is just intense scenes, threats, etc. Consumerism is obvious: Lay's, Volvo, etc. Personally, the film in my opinion was HILLARIOUS because of the bad acting and OVER DRAMATIC scenes, but some people dig that. If you do, watch and enjoy, if you don't, skip the film.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
good movie 12 and over
very good movie good actors too 12 and over
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
perfect for who don't like vampires movies
i don't like this movie.it is a false movie(like all of the others vampires movies) but the creatures in this are not vampires.ithink they are aliens
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Must see
I haven't seen this yet but read the books and will get it 4 Christmas!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Twilight is not bad
This movie is totally appropriate the only iffy things is that bella and edward kiss (Bella is in underwear) and james tricks bella so he can kill her and it gets a little bloody and alice rips james head off!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
40 year old fans vs. 14 year old fans
I can't really say there is anything BAD or GOOD in this movie. I read the book (which was a puke fest of lovy dovyness) and I saw this movie on opening day. I must say, I was the ONLY boy there. The rest were desperate 40 year old women saying that Edward Cullen was "Super fine, how'd I love to touch his buns" and all that crap. Then the other ones were teenage girls with Edward tee shirts and kill Bella shirts. What the heck!? You'd have to be crazy to be into Twilight. But--this movie was a lot better than the book, that's for sure. Enough for me to give it 3 out of 5 stars. It was a pretty good vampire romance, (I specially like how Bella was Vegetarian!) and there was some action and comedy that wasn't in the book. It was a pretty good movie--but not good enough for me to be brave enough to admit my real name. I say if you are a fan, you will enjoy this movie. But if you are a normal untainted person, you'd be better off not watching the Twilight in the distance.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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perfect for tweens
this is a awesome movie i don't under stand way it is rated pg13
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A Little to Extreme
In the scene where Bella and Edward kiss in my opinion you shouldn't make a big deal because originally it had a lot of sexuality so be lucky that you got what you got. The fighting scene was a little extreme on the commentary Pattinson said " I almost got killed right there . If you are worried about sex don't let them watch Eclipse and Breaking Dawn when those movies come out. I also think it l,eft out some of the book :(
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Messages you don't want to send your kids.
One issue I have with the Twilight movie and the books in general is that Bella doesn't seem reasonable at all. Her judgement is lacking severely, and she puts herself in danger and just does what she wants without thinking of the consequences. Furthermore she does all this for a boy. Would you want your daughter running off in the middle of the night if she new her boyfriend was about to do something potentially dangerous? Would you want her thinking its o.k. to obsess over her boyfriend to the levels that Bella does? would you want her thinking that its ok to let her boyfriend come into her room at night? Bella is far to dependent on Edward that she literally seems to have problems with her daily life because of it. No part of her resembles a role model, and her actions send wrong messages. Like lying to your parents to protect your boyfriend. The Family values you get from the vampire family are good. This is a small saving grace. It would have been better had Bella's own family been that dependable, and if Bella would have trusted her own family that much.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good for Tweens+
People think this movie has sex. It has none, just a kiss in a bed. It is violent, but compared to Vampire Diaries, it isn't that violent.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Love it, but it may be innaproprate
Personally, this is my favorite movie, but it has some iffy stuff in it, too. There are some very bloody, violent scenes. There are also some romantic scenes. Edward and Bella sometimes make-out. One of these make-out sessions do take place on Bella's bed, when she is in her underwear. Make sure you talk to your child and tell them that some of Bella's descisions were wrong. I love this movie and I love all the books. Watch out for Breaking Dawn. I love it, but Bella and Edward get married and have sex in it. It isn't graphic or anything(about sex) but it does tell about Bella, giving birth. Lot's of bad stuff, huh. I say go for it with a 10 year old. Just beware! These vamps may just give you a scare! LOL! Ha!Seriously watch the movie. And remember to explain to your kids about her wrong descisions and how she had sex in the fourth book!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Relationship issues not appropriate for pre-teens
Though there isn't too much in the way of blatant sex or that type of thing, the whole movie is about an incredibly intense obsessive relationship between a teenage girl and a "teenage" vampire (who is actually over 100 years old) I loved the books, liked the movie, but my pre-teen girls are not seeing it (or reading it) for several years.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
good for preteens and up
i luv twilight it is the most wonderful book i ever read. it is a fantasy book. not much of role models just something interesting to read about.
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