Is the new Harry Potter movie ok for my 7 year old nephew?

I have a 7 year old nephew who is visiting this weekend and I want to treat him to a trip to the cinema. I have heard this one is a bit darker than previous ones (which i haven't seen any of) I don't know whether he has seen any of the other movies yet but i know he's a big fan of pokemon and it's much the same right but this time it's wizards and witches rather than animals.

Any advice would be appreciated and thanks in advance :)

You serious?

Just in case you are: er, no, the later HP's are not suitable for a 7-year old (unless he is already demonstrating sociopathic characteristics). Lots of people being killed, violent battles, torture.... Pretty sure that it has an age-restriction, too. And it would make absolutely no sense to someone who doesn't have at least a vague idea of any of the HP story.

On the other hand, I've never seen Pokemon, so maybe they're much on a par.

"Pretty sure that it has an age-restriction, too."

Yeah 12A so it's suitable for kids as long as there's a adult present.

"Lots of people being killed, violent battles, torture.... "

Cmon, it's Harry Potter. I'm sure that's in there but I bet it's airy fairy wuss killing, battles and torture. I'm sorry but all the "heroes" are pansies and if they did put proper scary things in there it would just destroy and semblance of crebability (contradiction much, Harry Potter being credible lolz) that these movies ever had.

Pokemon basically involves ten year olds capturing wild animals and making them fight for personal gain.

Hey Hayley thanks for your reply, so you suggest I should go see Due Date instead?

Trolls in the dungeon!!!
The scene where Ron gets splinched is horrific! The bit where Hermione is tortured is fairly nasty. 12A means no kids under 12.. and they must be supervised... the clue is in the title.

Don't waste your time and money, if you have not seen the others you won't have a clue what is going on. But I would recommend the film to anyone who has seen the others. It is brilliant.

Don't take a seven year old to see this film, especially if he hasn't read the books. It is not for small children, it's a really good film but as other people have said there is too much violence for a young child. If you want to see Harry Potter The first two films are the best ones for his age group. You can probably rent them on dvd.

He has seen the others apparently and quite wants to see this. I've heard it's darker than the others though. Still think it's a good idea despite him seeing the others and that he really wants to see it?

Its really up to the parents, they know what the boy can deal with.

It is far more violent than the others. And what about the age restriction? Don't they enforce it where you are?

Er.. 12A means children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult, not under 12's are banned.

I took my 7 year old and her friend - thats 2 mums that think its ok and 2 kids that loved the film and cannot wait to see the next one

"12A means no kids under 12.. and they must be supervised... the clue is in the title."

I suggest you try looking things up before commenting on them, you might look less foolish.

From the BBFC website.

"The `12A' category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a `12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult"

So children under 12 are ok as long as a adult is with them.

"The scene where Ron gets splinched is horrific!"

That's a bit radical isn't it. I mean I know Harry & Ron have got a bit of a bromance going on but putting it in a childrens film is just disgusting.

"The bit where Hermione is tortured is fairly nasty."

Bondage as well. I don't know, HP causing the sexualisation of youngsters. The Daily Mail would have a field day with this one.

"Andy GT: Bondage as well. I don't know, HP causing the sexualisation of youngsters. The Daily Mail would have a field day with this one."

That's nothing - you should see the transvestite scenes in preparation for the escape of 'the 7 Potters' from Privet Drive!!! Eddie Izzard, eat your heart out!

Well, I stand corrected then on the age restriction thingy. Or rather, sit corrected. Think it's no under 10's here.

I can't be bothered looking stuff up! I really don't care!

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Took my 8 year old and 10 year old. I was a bit worried cos of the reviews saying it was unpleasant but they'd seen all the others so I took them. It was fine. Reviews done by people in their 50's I'd say cos when they were 8, they would have been scared. Kids these days - not so much!

Yes, but he will not undetsand it. . . AT ALL.
its got a confussing story line to follow unless youve read the book.
but if he wants to see it, then go for it :D
it has a tiny bit of language, moderate horror scenes and 'sexual' scene between harry and hermione :') *compleatly WRONG btw * :') :L xxx

Aye but its not really Harry and Hermione and its nothing you wouldn't see on a cosmetics advert.