Although some of Perry's lyrics are questionable -- like the behavior referenced in "Last Friday Night" -- others have inspirational, empowering messages, like "Firework. Perry has a loving, supportive family -- from her sister Angela to her very religious parents, who accept Perry despite the secular nature of her lyrics -- and a group of close, loyal assistants and support staff.
Perry promotes the idea that everyone should embrace what makes them unique -- that "weirdness" is what distinguishes each of us from others. Perry is generous and goes above and beyond to meet and greet her many fans. Pretty much everyone in the film, with the notable exception of Russell Brand, is fiercely loyal, encouraging, and kind. A couple of emotional scenes when Perry is crying or upset. In one scene, Perry talks to a little boy from the Make-A-Wish Foundation whose wish was to meet her.
Perry and Brand kiss briefly in a couple of scenes. The song "I Kissed a Girl" explores a fluid sense of sexuality the singer has a boyfriend but got so trashed that she ended up kissing a girl. Infrequent use of words including "damn," "hell," "ass," and "oh my God. Lyrics include a couple of suggestive words -- including many references to someone's "peacock," and the word "bee-yotch. Perry, her friends, and her staff drink in a couple of quick scenes and in photos from her days on the L.
Brand is shown with a cigarette. In the song "Last Friday Night," the narrator can't remember what happened because she had so many shots, went streaking, has hickeys she can't distinguish from bruises, etc. Parents need to know that Katy Perry: Part of Me is a 3-D concert film that follows international pop star Katy Perry during her year-long California Dreams world tour. As she's criss-crossing the globe, Perry deals with her marriage to British comedian Russell Brand , which ultimately falls apart.
Although most of the concert footage is tame enough for older kids, some of Perry's song lyrics deal with mature themes -- like the consequences of partying and the dissolution of a relationship.
But through the triumphs and tragedies, Perry helps teach and inspire her fans that it's OK to be different, that you should never give up on your dreams, and that everyone deserves a fairy tale kind of love.
Add your rating See all 11 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 34 kid reviews. But, as the introduction explains, with great success came great personal heartbreak -- an obvious reference to the fact that Perry's marriage to comedian Russell Brand fell apart while she juggled to balance her work with her relationship. In addition to watching Perry on stage at venues in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, audiences get to know the people who made her who she is privately her sister, parents, and two best friends and professionally everyone from her manager to her makeup artist and fashion stylist.
Unlike other recent concert films that skimped on the personal histories, Part of Me provides an intimate if slightly whitewashed portrait of Perry's hard work, ambition, and optimism. Despite her jet-black wig and candy-colored costume confections, Perry is open about her negative early experiences in the industry, her parents' evangelical ministers response to her decision to leave Christian music, and her fairy tale-like ideas about true love.
If you're expecting a scathing expose about Brand, look elsewhere. Perry is a faithful and loving wife throughout the documentary, because Brand didn't file for divorce until December What's shocking about Perry is how fiercely loyal her close circle is -- from her sister Angela Hudson and BFF Shannon Woodward Sabrina on Raising Hope to the stylist and makeup artist that Perry plucked from obscurity before she was famous.
There are no demons or Behind the Music -style confessions. Even her extremely conservative parents have made peace with their daughter's spicy lyrics and scanty outfits. By the time Perry sings "Firework" -- that perfect pop anthem -- and earns the distinction of being the first woman to score five No. Families can talk about why Katy Perry is so popular. How did she stay true to herself, even though her labels and record producers were pushing her to be different?
Perry's songs range from emotional anthems to upbeat tales of adolescent debauchery. What do you like about Perry's pop songs? Does Part of Me give audiences an in-depth look at Perry's life off stage? Don't have an account?
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How did you buy your ticket? View All Photos Movie Info. During sold-out shows in arenas around the world, the constant camera presence creates both a front-row seat and a backstage pass as Perry performs for thousands of fans, then returns to the reality of her everyday life. Interviews with family and friends complete the picture, as Perry gives her all onstage, then faces the pressing personal challenges that await.
And like or not, they seem eager for her to paste on a smile and carry on with the show, even in the face of her crumbling month marriage to British actor Russell Brand. How long her chart-topping success continues remains to be seen. But for her adoring fans that leave the theater believing they too can be anything they want, the sad truth is some fireworks—and dreams—are duds that burn out quickly, leaving only smoke and ashes behind. Sexual Content: Some revealing and suggestive costumes are worn.
Some characters are seen in bra-like clothing or underwear. A couple kisses and embraces. Themes of sexuality are portrayed throughout the film. Girls wear bikinis. Language: The script contains brief profanities, crude language and some sexually suggestive song lyrics. Sex sells in the entertainment business. Is her individuality expressed in the content of her songs or her appearance? Who has she given opportunities to?
What challenges do the unions of two high profile people face? How much do they differ from couples that are involved in other demanding careers? What sacrifices are needed to make marriage succeed? Do you believe that Hollywood marriages can work?
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