Parents need to know that this movie was a hit summer blockbuster from 1998 about an asteroid that threatens to wipe out the Earth; only a team of scruffy, outcast drillers can save the day. It's a very typical, traditional disaster movie, with massive amounts of destruction and the onscreen deaths of both major and minor characters. It contains middling amounts of language and some sexual situations, but the main concern is the intensity of the violence. The entire scenario -- the possible extinction of absolutely everything and everyone on Earth -- may be a bit too much for younger viewers.
Positive messages:Since the asteroid hurtling toward Earth is just a random act, the movie doesn't really have an overt message, but a smaller one is the sheer self-preservation instinct that humans have. A number of people combine forces to save the lives of everyone else on the planet; it's a good example of teamwork and problem-solving.
Positive role models:The movie likes to play with the idea of the scruffy, outcasts becoming the movie's heroes, so it's arguable whether any of them make good role models. For example, Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis) is cantankerous, quick to anger, and overprotective of his daughter, but underneath, he's a genuinely good man who sacrifices everything to save the ones he loves.
Violence:Contains heavy fantasy violence, with giant asteroids crashing into earth, and massive destruction. Several characters -- both major and minor -- die onscreen. One character tries to shoot another with a gun, and the scene is played for laughs. There is also plenty of verbal sparring and arguing.
Sex:A.J. and Grace are seen in bed together, twice, with plenty of flirting and kissing, although the movie makes it clear that they are in love and are planning to marry. One character goes to a strip club, though no nudity is seen. Michael Clarke Duncan's bare behind can be glimpsed in one shot.
Language:We hear at least two uses of "s--t," plus "ass," "damn," "hell," "horny," "Jesus" and "God."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Characters sit in bars, though no one actually appears to drink onscreen. There is also some discussion of the various drugs that characters have tried in the past (including horse tranquilizers).
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Armageddon is a great movie and many people love it. This is NOT a kids film AT ALL. There are some scantily clad women in a bar scene and Bruce Willis walks in on his daughter in bed with her boyfriend. There are 2 or 3 F-words and VERY frequent cursing. The action is very intense and the ending is very sad. Good movie but definitely not for little kids.
Too scary for tweens? Are you kidding? Does this siter think that we are all a bunch of wimpy wusses that still suck on or thumbs? I watched Signs, Pandorum, and lots of other horror movies and wasnt scared at all.
It's pretty long and boring for some people, and the endingis very tragic, but the special effects are amazing! For some reason, Bruce Willis got the Razzie Award for "Worst Actor" in this movie, but I think he did an amazing job! The soundtrack is also amazing! The language is pretty strong: "f*ck" is used twice, "godd*mn" is used about fifty times, and "sh*t" is used a few times. It's also extremely violent, but it's not bloody in any way.
Although this movie does have some bad language and sexual content, I do say the movie is "ON" for 13+. The language and sexuality is what I consider to be "minor". There is no nudity but there is a scene in a strip club that has some girls in some pretty racy outfits. If these are concerns for you, I do recommend you proof-watch the movie yourself before allowing your kids to watch.
This was a very emotional movie that was acted out perfectly. Although I really would've liked it better if there weren't so many mistakes in bombing the meteor. They also could've just shot a missile at the meteor which would either destroy it or make it tilt by 1 or more degrees to make it miss Earth. There were so many mistakes in the drilling and bombing sequence that it made me think that they really didn't put this thing together well. Definitely see this movie!
One of my favorite movies! All PG-13 related themes through out this film. One that was missed, that is R related is the use of the word F%&king, strong, half way through. Other then that excellent popcorn flick!
Fantastic movie, absolutely love it. Definitely not for the kids though. Lots of action, a bit of humour, good plot and character development. Might be suitable for tweens, but it's really aimed at adults so they may or may not enjoy it. There's a couple of raunchy poll dancers and one or two f-bombs but it's not frequent and nothing an 11-year-old won't have seen/heard before.