Good Shepherd Church (LCMS)

How do I write a movie review before seeing the movie? Well, I don't...but, I can comment on what kinds of movies are appropriate for adolescents and teens.

To Save a Life is rated PG-13. Yes, those who are younger can watch it, and it can be totally okay...if that youth is mature for his/her age...and has ways to debrief with parents or other adults afterward. That sounds like alot of work, but the content requires it.

This movie contains "teenagers, alcohol, drugs, teen pregnancy and suicide." So, yeah...mature content in many ways. It's designed to be "real", but it doesn't mean your should bring 1st Graders to it just to make sure they aren't sheltered from "real life" issues.

Wait until they can understand a bit more...so that, when you do talk about it, they will process it in a healthy way.

I will post again after seeing the movie...