REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE RESPONSE

The movie Rebel Without a Cause has many meanings and messages.  I believed the film was well directed and portrayed.  While awkward and clunky at times, I do not think this movie is a dated relic, unable to speak to the contemporary youth.  Old movies can still have major impacts on the people that watch it today.  They are definitely timeless movies and have long-lasting effects on each generation.  I believe that this movie is still relatable to modern day teens.  The issues presented throughout the movie are things that teens nowadays deal with too.  For example, the issue with Jim and his father not supporting him or being there for him.  I feel most parents will always support their children.  However, sometimes parents make mistakes too, and kids feel like parents don't listen to them.  Also, Plato's dad walked out on his family.  I know for a fact that there are many single-parent families in our society today.  The ideas and struggles shown in the movie are not just for people in the past, but also for this generation of kids and really for all generations of kids.