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Battle for Terra
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Animated space adventure tackles war, complex themes.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Battle for Terra
Parents need to know that even though it's animated and targeted at kids, this sci-fi adventure deals with some very mature themes, including extinction, colonization, unprovoked war, and even a suicide bombing of sorts (the incident involves a main character and is presented as a noble sacrifice). The violence is more prominent than in most animated films and is similar to what you'd see in a movie like The Clone Wars -- animated, yes, but still disturbing. On the other hand, there are many positive lessons about environmental preservation, cross-cultural awareness, and peaceful negotiation, and there's no sex, language, or drinking to worry about. (Note: Some theaters are showing this movie in 3D, which adds an extra level of intensity.)
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the character who decides to sacrifice their life. Why did that character make their decision? Kids: How did it make you feel? Does it have more or less impact than the rest of the movie's violence? Why? Families can also discuss the movie's environmental message. What could Earthlings have done to prevent the eventual battle? Do you think this is meant to be a cautionary tale for us?
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I thought it was a good movie about the importance of peace and working together. Wish I had seen it in 3D but went to the wrong theater.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
do not go if you like the light kind of action
I am 8 years old and i have watched many action and sci-fi movies and most of them are not really truly bad. But this movie had no character development, comedy, and it was a bit too realistic war. I am more of a fan for the comic book action style. It was pretty graphic violence. It was disturbing that a main character died, and that the earth blew up in the first place!!! I don't suggest the people who like the exciting, comical, cool special effects kind of action movie should see this. And it will probably go over the little kid's heads.
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