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Jet Li's Fearless

(2006, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Jet Li, Shido Nakamura, Betty Sun)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Jet Li's final fight; teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although there's lots of violence, ultimately the movie is about overcoming violence.
  • Violence:

    Characters are injured and killed. Intense martial arts.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Brief strong language, but nothing too bad.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some drinking and bar scenes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jet Li's Fearless

Parents need to know that this is an action movie with nothing but fighting and killing. There are also a couple of deaths that could be upsetting to younger kids. There is some drinking in bars and some diva-like behavior, but there are also uplifting messages about humility and honor.

Read our full review by Liz Perle

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the consequences of physical violence, the nature of humility, and the topics of national honor.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    violent,powerful,and entertaining but predictable.

    Parents take extreme caution.But this iffy defense flick isn't all blood and guts this corny pleasure features some very inspiring insights but displayed with almost nonstop violence.But then again Isawthe unrated version.By the way for those of you who dont know what that means it basicly is exactly like the normal version except with more gorey deatails and fairly more sexual referemces than the theatrical version

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    A good film

    This film has a positive message. Its about a man trying to defend his country and its values. The kung fu action scenes are semi-violent, but nothing grotesque or overdone.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very Touching and Sad!

    This movie is really sad and touching..... It's too sad that's why I gave it a 4 star.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Fine for 13 and up

    The movie was some adult themes like revenge, but the only other concern would be the violence. This fight scenes are not overly graphic and, as with most Chinesse martial arts movies, the combat is so acrobatc it is unrealistic. Most teens will be able to relate the violence to that of a cartoon. No one believes that they can fall off a cliff like Wyle E. Coyote, hit the ground and hold up a sing that says "Ouch". The same is true for being able to balance on pole tops while fighting or punches that cause massive internal damage. While the movie is about fighting, it is easly perceived as artificial.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Jet's Best

    Fearless is amazing and I love fearless so much that i went to china 2 months before it was put in theaters and got a chinese copy of fearless since it came out there like 3 months before it came out in theaters and the chinese version had no english subtitles so i learned chinese for 3 months and i watched fearless.. Then i bought the english version too when it came out in december. yah i love fearless....And if you loved fearless you'll love the one, unleashed,romeo must die, cradle 2 the grave, meltdown, twin warriors, the enforcer, the defender, and once upon a time in china series(vol.1,2,3)Amazing take my advice! I own all these movies plus more i have 34 jet li movies and 28 jackie chan and 6 bruce lee ones. Yes you will love fearless and the list of other jet li movies i wrote. Movie should be rated G!! plus all of jet li's other ones.

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

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    This is a must see

    I'm a fan of the old martial arts/foreign films and I have to say is that this a must see. Not just the fighting scenes but also the philosophy of the movie really makes you think. You have some of these movies in America that are just shoot 'em up movies... but foreign movies you have to think and look at the morals of the movie. This movie if you think about it and see what that "meaning" means than you will understand the movie..

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    A good story

    This story begins with a child who only understands winning. Therefore, as an adult, his pride prevents him from understanding compassion. However, he learns this through very difficult trials in his life and comes through the other side of the tunnel standing up for compassion and understanding that winning isn't everything.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Incredible!

    Fearless is an amazing, beautifully made action film that is surprisingly emotional and well-made. The battle in the restaurant is arguably one of the best action scenes ever filmed. As for content, there is loads of violence, some is pretty intense. Not for little kids, but anyone a mature 11 or older could handle it.

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

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