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Kids [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Leo Fitzpatrick
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Henderson, Joseph Chan
  • Directors: Larry Clark
  • Writers: Larry Clark, Harmony Korine, Jim Lewis
  • Producers: Cary Woods, Cathy Konrad, Christine Vachon, Gus Van Sant
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Momentum Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Jan 2001
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000056IEI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,450 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Larry Clark's controversial Kids is a film about New York City adolescents walking the AIDS tightrope, but it's also an unblinking look at the dehumanising rituals of growing up. It really doesn't add up to more than the sum of its various shocks--virgin-busting, skinny-dipping, male callousness--overlayed with middle-class disapproval. Clark is hectoring us for cutting kids loose at a terrible time in modern American history, but so are a lot of other people who also offer alternatives and ideas. The film does nothing to push us toward new thoughts, new solutions, new dreams. It is more like a window onto our worst fantasies about what our children are doing out there on the streets. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

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DVD Technical Information:

  • Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo: English
  • Running Time: 93 mins
  • Region Code: 2
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Wide Screen
  • Subtitles: None


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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant., 31 Mar 2005
By Brrnrrd (London) - See all my reviews
I have a thing for films that cast no judgement. This is one such film, that follows some pretty horrible kids around for 24 hours, but there is no moral conclusion, and it exposes the attitudes of teenagers 'today'. I recognised quite a few of my peers in that film, particularly among the boys; selfish, arrogant, narrow minded and shallow. The girls' depiction was very refreshing for once, particularly at the beginning; I thought the conversations they were having were quite similar to the kind I have with my friends - though we are considerably less crude. :/

I suppose the reason I love this film is because not only is it gritty, shocking and real, but it manages to be predictable and painful at the same time. Inevitability, is the better word, for what happens at the end. I think the box's description of 'a day when everything and nothing will change' is spot on.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A not-so-healthy slice o' life, 4 Aug 2003
When I was watching "Kids" for the first time, I was thinking: are there really kids living like this? The answer is probably yes. It seems like they don't know any better. At the end of the movie at least one of the characters seems to realise what he was doing with his life, and most likely learned from his experience(s).
The movie was a real eye-opener. Many (parents, for example) will label it a "difficult" movie because of all the violence and the sex scenes... granted, not for all eyes & ears. But the fact is, things like scenes in this movie happen every day, somewhere on the planet. Don't close your eyes for them.
The dynamics of this movie really made me think of what makes personae in a movie tick... It's not just an action movie, or a thriller, or a science fiction movie. You really zoom in on the characters (and their actions, motives, passions) more than anything else.
And as long as you're reading: if you like the music in the movie, I'd suggest you buy the excellent soundtrack, mostly containing tracks by The Folk Implosion.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars shocking and moving expierience, 2 Nov 2004
kids is one of the grittiest,most shocking and at times disturbing films i have ever seen. It realistically depicts
youth culture in the gritty underbelly of New york. Bieng a
teenager myself i can freely say that this film is spot on and that these sorts of things are happenig all over the world. Although the plot is at times a little over dramatic this is a gritty, hardhitting film that grips you hard and doesn't let go for a single minuite.
It isn't flawless it remains to be one of the greatest film making achievements of the ninties. Although it won't appeal to everyone you must watch this film at least once in your life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
I totally agree that this film shows what teenagers are like today. I also found alot of people in this film just like alot of my peers especially the guys. Read more
Published 23 days ago by H. Moffat

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to watch but amazing
I'd read bits and pieces about this film so thought I'd find it. I found 'Kids' upsetting and quite difficult to watch but with a subject matter like this film what can you... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Ms. C. E. Corrigan

1.0 out of 5 stars Hopelessly depressing
This movie has no redeeming qualities whatsoever other than the fact that the young "actors" are quite believable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tom Timmermans

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard hitting and shocking film
Kids follows teenagers Telly and Casper around New York, two guys who have sex with virgins, rob stores and do drugs, unaware that one of Telly's former flings is coming to tell... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stampy

1.0 out of 5 stars dissapointing
I would not reccomend this dvd. I don't know what the rest of the reviewers are talking about. This is not a good movie. I never leave a review but i felt i had to warn people. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Johann

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
To echo the thoughts of other reviwers: in short- disappointing. Controversy for controversy's sake. I'm not impressed, really. The film wasn't awful though. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Ferguson

1.0 out of 5 stars dull dull dull.
I like to remember this film as the only one I ever actually walked out on at the cinema. The director is obviously (and blatantly) trying to be all shocking and controversial... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Robert Hirst

3.0 out of 5 stars alright..
Although i enjoyed the film it isnt something I could watch time and time again.

About a group of kids growing up in New York and underage sex. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by lady soul

3.0 out of 5 stars A poor film without pace.
Very disappointed to watch such a well recommended film. The reviews on this film are unbelievable and do not reflect the true value of the film. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Mr. Graham S. King

5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty but Excellent
It's about kids sleeping around, getting in fights, and stealing. You won't like it, right? Wrong. This is an awesome film, set from the point of view of a bunch of kids growing... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006

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