Pay It Forward (2000)

Teacher Reviewed
So, this is a movie that is a little corny and you might just cry in the end. But, that's okay because we all need a little of that in our lives! There is so much here in this movie. There is redemption, second chances, childhood pain. But, from a teacher's standpoint, it has a tremendous message about school violence. From the beginning, with the metal detectors and the bullying, it makes you think about the school atmospheres many of our students face on a daily basis. It made me want to do a better job and make my prescence on earth a little more worthwhile. Wish I could show it to my students, but the adult themes would be a little much.

Terrific movie!
Another terrific movie; very heart wrenching. Everyone should watch this and work at initiating a "Pay It Forward." The world would definitely be a better place. This one is highly recommended by me! :)

Wishing for edited version!
As a 7th grade educator, I would LOVE to be able to show this wonderfully motivating and thoughtful movie to my classes, furthering our discussions of doing nice things for others and remembering how important each and every one of us in the grand scheme of life.

I long for an edited version of this movie, as we are unable to show any movie rated over PG. The sex scene, Helen Hunt in her blue bra and a few others could have easily been avoided, in my opinion, and reached a much greater audience, the age that really needs to see how we all affect each other's lives. As it is, I can only relate the ideas to my students, when what I really desire is to share the visuals that this tremendous movie provides, reminding my often self-centered students how we need to remember to reach out to the world around us.