Yasashii Fue, Tori, Ishi

Rate a 5
Japanese raw
art film
Slight warning: while the artwork does demonstrate some violence I suggest the younger kids watch this with their parents regardless. So, they can be properly taught the meaning of right and wrong. If they watch by themselves they can get the wrong idea.

Plot
Ever play rock, paper, scissors? Or better yet heard the phrase, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me". If so the artwork combines those two gentle nature aspects to provide a message of good but wrapped in a kind of brutal fashion.

Kids are mean. Honest and truly. I don't think it is because ... they intent to be but they do it out of improper teaching and being afraid for not fitting in. While i don't exactly condone this film for its use of violence i think the director has a good point in saying kids should watch this. Even if one's growing up isn't impacted with bullies or other harmful scenarios they can always be bystanders to someone's harmful event and help them.

This film while direct tells a kind preceded message that doesn't require translation. If you treat one fairly you are a kind person. If you listen to a monster you are a monster yourself. All it takes for a cycle of violence is for a pure innocent person to stand up and make a change.

Art
To be fair if the market which it currently is for kids you should dress the scenario in a more lighter tone. Than again if you doll it up too much the message because a joke as apposed to important. At least there was no blood more like bruises instead.

Overall: If you are a parent and are debating if your child should watch this first decide on two aspects. One is your child able to handle the cold reality of the world? Second, are you a parent who believes in tough love? If the answer to both is yes then by all means this would be a good film for your child. Just make sure you are present.