Soul Food | 1997 | R | - 4.3.7
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A family tries to stay strong when their matriarch falls ill.
SEX/NUDITY 4 - A couple have sex in the bathroom with kissing and thrusting but no nudity. A couple have sex against a wall (bare male buttocks are evident). Caressing through clothes (including a quick caress of the top of a woman's breast). Scantily clad women, erotic dancing. Kissing, sexual innuendo.
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - Threatening with a knife. A bar brawl with a gun held to someone's head; a bottle is broken over one's head. A punch in the face and kicks. A man trashes a shop and shoves a woman around. A bit of blood on a bandage.
LANGUAGE 7 - About 28 F-words, a few racial slurs (African-Americans about other African-Americans), some anatomical references, some mild obscenities, many scatological references.
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Infidelity, marriage, family, illness.
MESSAGE - The family that eats together stays together.
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Title: Soul Food (1997)
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: 4.3.7
Synopsis:
"Soul Food" revolves around a family facing challenges as their matriarch falls ill. The storyline emphasizes the importance of staying strong and united during trying times.
Content Advisory:
The movie has been rated R with specific content advisories for Sex/Nudity, Violence/Gore, and Language.
Sex/Nudity:
- A couple engages in a sexual encounter in the bathroom with kissing and thrusting (no nudity).
- Another scene depicts a couple having sex against a wall, revealing bare male buttocks. Caressing through clothes is shown, including a quick caress of a woman's breast.
- Scantily clad women and erotic dancing are featured, along with kissing and sexual innuendo.
Violence/Gore:
- The film includes scenes of threatening with a knife.
- A bar brawl takes place with a gun held to someone's head. A bottle is broken over one's head, and there is a punch in the face and kicks.
- A man trashes a shop and shoves a woman around. Some blood is visible on a bandage.
Language:
- The movie contains about 28 F-words, a few racial slurs (African-Americans about other African-Americans), some anatomical references, some mild obscenities, and many scatological references.
Discussion Topics:
The film explores various themes, including:
- Infidelity
- Marriage
- Family
- Illness
Message:
The overarching message of the movie is encapsulated in the phrase: "The family that eats together stays together."
Caveats:
- Viewers should be aware that efforts are made to avoid spoilers, but some details may reveal crucial plot elements.
- Editorial changes have occurred since the film coverage started in 1992, and older reviews may not be as complete and accurate as recent ones.
Ratings:
The ratings and reviews are based on theatrically-released versions of films. It's noted that on video, there may be Unrated, Special, Director's Cut, or Extended versions with additional content not reviewed.
Feel free to explore this cinematic experience, keeping in mind the diverse themes and content advisory provided.
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