Parents need to know that the film, as it follows an assassin on her mission, includes violent, bloody scenes, in particular, repeated martial arts fights (with sounds of bones breaking), stabbings and shootings (with automatic weapons as well as sniper-style guns), a woman's murder by government agents (she opens the door, expecting someone else, and the film cuts from her surprised face to the next scene), explosions (of buildings and a floating blimp-like lab), and several on-screen deaths of recognizable characters (villains and seeming heroes). Characters wear form-fitting futuristic clothing, some resembling bondage gear (one character makes a brief, joking reference to bondage as sexual practice, a great reduction from the source anime). Aeon appears nude, rising from bed, her back to the camera, a couple kisses then has (implied) sex. Music is loud and pounding during chase and fight scenes. The film also includes some semi-complex conversations concerning the ethics of cloning humans.
Positive messages:Aeon learns to trust her instincts rather than her orders; the evil governing system is toppled.
Violence:Shootings, fights, explosions, stabbings: Aeon is an assassin and her enemies range from sleek and athletic to thuggish.
Sex:Women characters wear skimpy, stylized clothing; Aeon appears undressed (back to camera); one implied sex scene.
Deffinitely not a movie for children, or anyone under 17. Adults will love this movie though. Charlize Theron does an excellent job bringing this animated character to the big screen.
There is some violence but it should be handable for children around the age of 10. Not that strong. Not graphic at all. But the movie itself, really disappointed me. It wasn't very original.
Violent but inventive vision of the future for young teens.
Parents should know that this film has violence with a range of weapons, from sniper rifles to machine guns, to poison darts all the way to fists and feet. Aeon dresses in a sensual manner and fighting is a way of life. Children might be frightened at the way the future id portrayed.
This movie is mostly just mindless violence. I saw this when I was 9, and it came as a big shock to my system. I was in stupor for a few weeks. once this wore off however, I realized it wasn't a very good movie. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, so that alone gives it 2 stars. But it is stupid, boring, plotless, and way too intense for kids under 11. :( too bad, i was expecting more.