Directed by: Jason
Reitman
Starring: Adam
Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer
Rating: B+
Men, Women, and
Children is a very thought provoking movie. There are a number of items
that are handled and explored under the umbrella of technology and how it can
have negative effects on the lives of children. At the same time, one of those
arching topics is how a totally restricted and controlled life can also have an
adverse effect.
I enjoyed seeing how
the lives of all of the characters are interrelated and how the situations that
are affecting them lead to other consequences. In addition, the decisions made
by the parents to either over protect or corrupt their children has far reaching
consequences as well. Most of all, I loved how this movie made you think about
the implications of our online actions and how they are affecting generations
to come.
I couldn't help but
think of Fast Times
at Ridgemont High during portions of this movie. The same issue seems to be
tackled for some, growing up too fast. Actually, I had Jackson Browne's "Somebody's Baby" playing through my
mind at the end. This is truly a tale of coming of age in a tech world.
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