Thanks for the review. I rarely go to movies but was thinking of going to this one and possibly my sister’s family. I take my nephew to movies every now and then (especially when he was a little younger - primarily Disney movies). His parents and I have always tried to make sure that movies, music, video-games, etc. are age-appropriate for him.
Do you think this would be appropriate for a 12 year old, or is there a lot of bad language, etc.?
There is a lot of bad language, although I’m sure your nephew already knows the words. Depends upon your tolerance for such. In this case, the bad language is pretty much part of the Jersey genre.
The other negative is that there are marginal criminal activity and mob relationships portrayed. I’m telling you that (if true) Frankie Valli escaped a really bad life by the skin of his teeth (and by being protected by a “capo”). I’m not sure how much a 12 year old (from another culture, i.e. not Jersey) would understand.
There is some drinking and smoking. I didn’t see drugs. On the good side, Valli keeps his promise to his partners through thick and thin. He also tries to keep his promise to his daughter.
But, overall, it’s the music. The music is pervasive and good.
You’ll want to see it twice, so see it yourself and make the judgement on whether it is suitable for a 12 year old.