Cool. He's a pretty mature 8 year old, if there is such a thing and he has no problem with long or "slow" movies, but i'm not interested in exposing him to certain things too soon if i can help it.
Cool. He's a pretty mature 8 year old, if there is such a thing and he has no problem with long or "slow" movies, but i'm not interested in exposing him to certain things too soon if i can help it.
Does the loss of a loved character bother him? Like Mustafa, or Bambis Mom?
The Beast/robot/war machines are quite sinister and truly focused on killing.
Netflix provides this as a service and I think its very cool. Here is what they have to offer parents....
I added the spoiler tag because I think it should be there. ;-)
12 OK for kids 12+
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this dark, futuristic Tim Burton-produced fantasy may be animated, but it's not meant for younger kids. Violence is prevalent throughout the film, with the main characters frequently battling killer robotic machines -- which are merciless as they pursue
[Show spoiler](and, in several cases, kill)
their ragdoll-like prey in frightening ways. The robots also make scary noises and often pop up out of the blue. Dead human bodies are shown briefly, but there's no gore. On the up side, despite the movie's ominous tone and frequent peril and violence, there's no language, drinking, consumerism, or sexual content.
Violence
Several scenes of frightening machines attacking and, in several cases, killing the main character's friends. Although the battles are between ragdoll-like creatures and robots instead of humans and aren't gory, they can be quite intense and scary. There are also disturbing images of a machine being beheaded, characters having their life force sucked out of them, explosions, and other moments of intense, suspenseful peril. Dead human bodies are shown briefly, including a mother and child, and flashbacks and newsreel footage show an intense battle between people and rampaging machines. Weapons include spears and, in the flashback sequences, guns and chemical bombs.
Social Behavior
Despite its often-bleak tone and some conflict among the characters, the movie's overwhelming messages are about banding together to battle evil, not leaving anyone behind, redemption, and self sacrifice for the greater good. As in the Terminator movies, there's a clear caution about giving too much power to machines/technology. There's also a spiritual undertone to some parts of the movie, especially in regards to how the main characters came to be.
The character 9 is resourceful, selfless, and brave from the start. He inspires the rest of his kind to band together and fight against the machines. The 7 character, who is female, is a fierce, independent warrior. Leader 1 is initially resistant to change, curiosity, and risk, but he sees the error of his ways in the end.
Hmmmm, sounds like he'd love it, but i think it can wait a year or two. Thank god there's no CONSUMERISM in it. Can't stand to expose my child to such things.
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Hmmmm, sounds like he'd love it, but i think it can wait a year or two. Thank god there's no CONSUMERISM in it. Can't stand to expose my child to such things.
Jennifer Connelys character "7" is an awesome (good guy) Ninja assasin.
I know its two different films but how would you compare the movie Nightmare before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Coraline. Is it up there in the same territory or close enough.
I know its two different films but how would you compare the movie Nightmare before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Coraline. Is it up there in the same territory or close enough.
Do you mean, how good it is, or how creepy/scary it is?
I saw this on Saturday and really enjoyed it. I'm curious to hear others thoughts on the ending.
[Show spoiler]I assumed that all the dolls had to be absorbed by the machine, since the machine had no soul. If this gave the machine a soul that it would perhaps create other life on Earth besides killer robots. It seemed like alot of life was lost for no reason, since all they had to do was pull that piece out of the machine. When the machine was finally destroyed, what was with the rain and the green droplets? Was it the souls of the others dolls raining down on Earth? Anyways, I would like hear your thoughts.
I saw this on Saturday and really enjoyed it. I'm curious to hear others thoughts on the ending.
[Show spoiler]I assumed that all the dolls had to be absorbed by the machine, since the machine had no soul. If this gave the machine a soul that it would perhaps create other life on Earth besides killer robots. It seemed like alot of life was lost for no reason, since all they had to do was pull that piece out of the machine. When the machine was finally destroyed, what was with the rain and the green droplets? Was it the souls of the others dolls raining down on Earth? Anyways, I would like hear your thoughts.
[Show spoiler]Well it was a pretty difficult task to get that piece out. The rain drops...I'm not sure. I liked the ending....a sequel is possible. What did you think of the scene where they found the old victrola and played Judy Garland singing "Somewhere over the Rainbow"? I thought it was odd as hell, but I loved it.
I was curious about one thing: The doctor created the 9 to preserve life and humanity by putting a little of his soul into each one (hoarcrux, anyone?), but exactly how are the 9 supposed to use that knowledge to start a new civilization? Or is that even the idea?
I was curious about one thing: The doctor created the 9 to preserve life and humanity by putting a little of his soul into each one (hoarcrux, anyone?), but exactly how are the 9 supposed to use that knowledge to start a new civilization? Or is that even the idea?
Good question. I never tried to figure it out. I tend to leave my brain at the door when I see animated films, and if they surprise, well...thats a bonus. You are right...how would these sock puppets re-boot the human race????
[Show spoiler]Well it was a pretty difficult task to get that piece out. The rain drops...I'm not sure. I liked the ending....a sequel is possible. What did you think of the scene where they found the old victrola and played Judy Garland singing "Somewhere over the Rainbow"? I thought it was odd as hell, but I loved it.
I liked the victrola scene a lot. Although there was something rather creepy about it.
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