MrsJewelsRae Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My kids are aged 8 and 10 and we just finished reading The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, they are begging to watch the first movie. Would you let your kids? I've seen them years ago when they first came out but don't remember much, though I didn't want to watch them alone at night! ;). They've seen lots of movies, the Narnia ones that are most recent, as well as Jurassic Park movies, and were fine. I'd be watching with them and can fast forward anything too intense or scary. What do you think? (by the way we'd only be watching the first one and not the others until we've read them. Also my 3 yr old would be napping, not watching under any circumstances). Thanks for your input! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If they aren't overly sensitive toward violence, those seem like fine ages to watch them. Especially if they have seen JP already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I would allow, based on your OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I let mine watch them at those ages. They don't have any problems with scary and violent movies. I'm much more affected by the movies than they are; they laugh at me every time I scream. DS10 wants to watch the movies again, but we're having trouble finding a way to do that with DS5 and DD2. We have them watching Netflix on computers in other rooms, but the sounds scare her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My 10yo watched them (after reading the books) and had no problems. We just made sure our kids had read the books first. I think it lowers the scare factor quite a bit when you KNOW what's coming next and are also aware of the final outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My 10yo watched them (after reading the books) and had no problems. We just made sure our kids had read the books first. I think it lowers the scare factor quite a bit when you KNOW what's coming next and are also aware of the final outcome. DH watched it while DS7 was in the room... honestly, my 7 y.o. was completely lost having not read the books and not having the attention span to follow along the slow parts. That said - if your children have both read the books than I think its fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My son watched them about 8 and enjoyed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If they aren't overly sensitive toward violence, those seem like fine ages to watch them. Especially if they have seen JP already. :iagree: DH (ok, and me... :lol: ) can't wait until our boys can watch them. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) My boys all saw them Christmas of 2010. So did I (a gift to my LOTR son was for me to watch the movies with them). I covered my eyes during parts. They didn't. Edited March 2, 2012 by JudoMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The only issue I have with the films is the graphic orc-slaying content. If your kiddos understand that that's all pretend, I think it would be fine for them to see the movies. Dd is 11, and I'd gladly re-watch them with her, if only she'd hurry up and finish the darned books!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The only issue I have with the films is the graphic orc-slaying content. If your kiddos understand that that's all pretend, I think it would be fine for them to see the movies. Dd is 11, and I'd gladly re-watch them with her, if only she'd hurry up and finish the darned books!:tongue_smilie: :iagree: Those orcs are pretty nasty looking creatures and the producers did an excellent job making the movie very realistic. Personally, I'd preview a few pieces first before deciding. You could do Youtube clips or something. My own ds watched it when he was 9-10 and loved it. Now the 2nd in the series is a little iffy because it's pretty dark matter and the heads flying in the catapult can be a little much for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 One of my sons was a very late reader. When he was 8 or 9, he wanted to watch LOTR. I told him that when he could read the books himself, he could see the movies. That got him motivated, and that year he went from reading Dr. Suess to LOTR. After he read the books, he got to watch the movies.:001_smile: Incidentally, he now reads everything he can get his hands on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 One of my sons was a very late reader. When he was 8 or 9, he wanted to watch LOTR. I told him that when he could read the books himself, he could see the movies. That got him motivated, and that year he went from reading Dr. Suess to LOTR. After he read the books, he got to watch the movies.:001_smile: That's awesome... I remember the joy of finding my 7 y.o.'s currency when it came to reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My 10yo watched them (after reading the books) and had no problems. We just made sure our kids had read the books first. I think it lowers the scare factor quite a bit when you KNOW what's coming next and are also aware of the final outcome. One of my sons was a very late reader. When he was 8 or 9, he wanted to watch LOTR. I told him that when he could read the books himself, he could see the movies. That got him motivated, and that year he went from reading Dr. Suess to LOTR. After he read the books, he got to watch the movies.:001_smile: Incidentally, he now reads everything he can get his hands on! :iagree: My DS10 was just allowed to watch the first movie after finishing reading the book on his own. He's now about halfway through the second book. Our rule is that you are mature enough to watch the movie when you are mature enough to read the book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ds just watched them in December, and he was 8.5. He didn't have any problem at all, even with the spider (really bothered by tarantulas). He did have to read The Hobbit first, which he did with dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My kids are aged 8 and 10 and we just finished reading The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, they are begging to watch the first movie. Would you let your kids? I've seen them years ago when they first came out but don't remember much, though I didn't want to watch them alone at night! ;). They've seen lots of movies, the Narnia ones that are most recent, as well as Jurassic Park movies, and were fine. I'd be watching with them and can fast forward anything too intense or scary. What do you think? (by the way we'd only be watching the first one and not the others until we've read them. Also my 3 yr old would be napping, not watching under any circumstances). Thanks for your input! :) My kids were 8 and 9 when we watched the LOTR movies. My daughter hid under a blanket during some scenes. As for Jurassic Park, we STILL can't get past the initial cow feeding scene where the guy gets pulled in. They are now 10 and 11.:001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Based on the information in the OP, I think it would be fine. I actually thought the book was scarier than the movies. I remember putting the book under my bed before going to sleep, which I haven't ever done with any other book! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If they aren't overly sensitive toward violence, those seem like fine ages to watch them. Especially if they have seen JP already. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My older son would have been fine watching them at that age. My younger son is 13 and I am just now considering him watching them. He avoids pg13 movies by choice. He is mature and understands the fantasy etc etc. he just doesn't like to see gory stuff. We were just talking about Jurrasic Park trying to decide whether or not he'd want to see it. Really depends on the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I would allow, based on your OP. :iagree: My kids are 8 and 10 and loved the whole LOTR trilogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 We've watched the first one. DD can't wait until her birthday later this month; we've promised the second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My rule is: they can watch them after they've read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsieFamily Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I let Peter and Susan read the books at that age. My dad read me the books when I was about five. I had nightmares from them for years and years. So, my advice is probably to wait, but that's only because I still can't bring myself to read the books or watch the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Based on your post, I'd say go for it. They are beloved here in our household. Let's see, the Fellowship was released on dvd in 2006 I think, so my kids saw them around that age. They never had an issue with them. On a side note, just got the extended edition blu ray set for my birthday, 23 hours of bonus footage and so far the best part was a scene where it was pouring and the nazgul, in full costume and on horseback were all holding blue umbrellas. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My girls have watched them. DD8 does get freaked out by Smeagol - but the violence didn't bother her. I was a little nervous about it, but dh put it on while I was gone one night and they loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 well, i'm 40 and i found parts of LOTR scary, lol. my kids are 10 & 8 and they wouldn't be able to handle it. however, they are definitely more sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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