Apparently there's been an organized campaign to tank the ratings for this movie, and that is just so sad and so wrong in at least two ways: First, it's dishonest if not immoral to use IMDb as a forum for an anti-trans prejudice that has nothing to do with film criticism.
But second, Real Boy is a beautifully made movie that relates a compelling story, and moreover one that is family-oriented in the most profound and general meaning of that term.
You need to see it. And bring your children to see it. Yes, there are references to pain and substance abuse, because these unfortunately were part of the subjects' lives. And yes, dysfunctional families, divorce, and gender dysphoria are "adult themes." So what. Kids encounter these subjects everyday on YouTube, if not on TV shows like Oprah and 20-20. And some kids, who we must never forget, are living through them every day.
If you allow your kids to watch this movie, what you are exposing them to is at its core a story of how love, friendship, music, generosity, and compassion are healing the subjects of the film, and how they can heal all of us — even those who may have allowed hate to enter our hearts. Finally, Real Boy is the story of a remarkable young man whose talents and energy are surely destined to shine forth in this world, no matter how many misguided trolls attempt to stand in the way.
But second, Real Boy is a beautifully made movie that relates a compelling story, and moreover one that is family-oriented in the most profound and general meaning of that term.
You need to see it. And bring your children to see it. Yes, there are references to pain and substance abuse, because these unfortunately were part of the subjects' lives. And yes, dysfunctional families, divorce, and gender dysphoria are "adult themes." So what. Kids encounter these subjects everyday on YouTube, if not on TV shows like Oprah and 20-20. And some kids, who we must never forget, are living through them every day.
If you allow your kids to watch this movie, what you are exposing them to is at its core a story of how love, friendship, music, generosity, and compassion are healing the subjects of the film, and how they can heal all of us — even those who may have allowed hate to enter our hearts. Finally, Real Boy is the story of a remarkable young man whose talents and energy are surely destined to shine forth in this world, no matter how many misguided trolls attempt to stand in the way.