| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
| Run Time: | 95 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 03 Jul 2012 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
Jim’s father deserted him and his mother when he was very young. How did this lack of a father figure affect Jim’s life? What kind of role model was John Silver? What attributes would you choose in a role model for your life?
Jim felt a certain loyalty even after he discovered Long John’s betrayal. What is the difference between befriending someone and being drawn into their lifestyle?
How did Jim respond when he overheard Silver talking with the other pirates about their plan to take over the ship? What can you do when you feel betrayed by a friend?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
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