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Godzilla

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Updated classic is Jurassic Park with one monster.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Mild gender discrimination issues
  • Violence:

    Action sequences, characters in peril.
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Godzilla

Parents need to know that younger kids aware of India's recent nuclear testing may be concerned that real mutations could be occurring. Some kids may be confused because at times, Godzilla is presented sympathetically, especially as he/she shows protective fury in finding her babies have been killed.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it was important to Phillippe to take responsibility for Godzilla and why it was wrong for Audrey to betray Nick's trust.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    ok film

    main corcen is the potty mouthed general

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    ok film

    main corcen is the potty mouthed general

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Okay for 10 and up, but does have language and some violent images

    My 9 year old saw this and can't believe (and neither can I) that you say that language is not an issue! You should rewatch and re-evaluate. Also, there is swearing in French in this movie! That should also count! Some scenes are too graphic with dinosaurs crunching on humans.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

    America ruins Godzilla....again.

    The 1954 "Godzilla" was a classic, but the Americans have tried one too many times to re-create it. Okay for kids, but they'll probably just say "It was good," and then run off to do something better with their time. Did I enjoy it? It was OK. But if America really wants some "Godzilla fame," they'll just have to keep trying. It was almost a success, but almost won't cut it.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    good movie

    great if you like monsters destroying stuf.best gdzilla movie ever

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it is cool

    wow that is cool

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    good

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    godzilla yeah right

    this movie was ok terrible godzilla movie . but an alright movie for ages 11 and up.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Way to long!

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie

    the movie was really good but godzilla is different looking from the oringinal so might dissapoint some fans. The movie at times says bad words. In the movie some people die from the babies (but doesnt show them being cut or anything like that) but still i think it was an great movie!

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 0.0

    no point

    There's no point in watching this movie, other than seeing a big lizard crush buildings. Honestly, there's no plot, no characterization, no reason or purpose at ALL! The old, dubbed, black-and-white Godzilla movies were better than this mess!

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