| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 23 Jan 2006 |
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Oliver Twist (Roman Polanski’s) is rated PG-13: for disturbing images.
Cast: Roman Polanski, Ben Kingsley, Barney Clark
Studio: 2005 Sony PIctures
Detailed Review
Destitute orphans, deplorable workhouses and deviant masters are all subjects Charles Dickens seemed compelled to write about in his novels.
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Why Is Oliver Twist (Roman Polanski’s) Rated PG-13?
Not shying away from the darker elements of Charles Dickens’ novel, Roman Polanski’s film depicts…
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Oliver shows innate kindness and flawless manners. Where do you think he learned them?…
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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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