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Kids (1995)

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Reviews Counted:51

Fresh:26

Rotten:25

Average Rating:5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A bleak and uncompromising look at the dangerous world of New York street kids. The film focuses on the sexual experiences of Telly, a teen-aged seducer who desires only virgins. When Jennie --... A bleak and uncompromising look at the dangerous world of New York street kids. The film focuses on the sexual experiences of Telly, a teen-aged seducer who desires only virgins. When Jennie -- who's had sex solely with Telly -- tests HIV positive, she frantically searches the city to tell him he's infected. Eventually, she finds him, but too late, for he's already deflowered his latest adolescent conquest. [More]

Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Rosario Dawson

Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Rosario Dawson

Director: Larry Clark

Director: Larry Clark
Screenwriter: Harmony Korine

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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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insightful but indulgent

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04/05/05
Rich Cline
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03/26/09
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Pedophilia, pedophilia, pedophilia.

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10/13/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

The first-time director, Larry Clark, is rather like his protagonist: He comes on to you, has his rough way with you, and leaves you feeling empty and violated.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 1 Comment
08/04/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

One of Larry Clark's infamous "Kids are Evil Monsters" movies, Clark tells very little, and shows too much with an art illusion.

comment Comment
07/16/07
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Film Threat

No review available.

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05/07/07
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

In its candid and bold approach, Larry Clarke's controversial film dwarfs all of Hollywood's youth movies, crossing new boundaries in its portrayal of sex and drugs; for a change, real teenagers, not actors in their 20s, play the roles.

Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
12/19/06
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Could easily pass for a kiddie porn film.

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12/17/05
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Overrated reality slop.

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09/02/05
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

No review available.

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07/29/05
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

The film isn't all that entertaining, but it does provide a sort of creepy, voyeuristic nostalgia

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06/10/05
Douglas Pratt
Douglas Pratt
DVDLaser

Appalling, immoral rubbish palmed off as art.

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01/26/05
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

No review available.

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11/12/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

No review available.

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08/07/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

No review available.

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07/25/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

There's an unsettling subtext here; despite the presence of a broad (not to mention tired, simplistic, and overworked) "message," it feels like exploitation.

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06/20/04
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

No review available.

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06/08/04
Sarah Chauncey
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com

Boy, that kid Telly sure is fun and representative of the Youth of Today. Not.

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04/25/04
Gregory Weinkauf
Gregory Weinkauf
New Times

No review available.

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01/29/04
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Spence D.
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