Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (NR)

In BIONICLE: THE LEGEND REBORN, Mata Nui’s efforts to promote teamwork seem to go against the nature of the Glatorians, who much prefer single combat and see the needs of their tribes as more important than the needs of their entire race. As an outsider, he has a better perspective on their self-centered culture, but his views are easily disregarded by those who want to maintain the status quo. Only his small group of friends seem to recognize the value of his lesson, but they eventually manage to convince the rest of their people that working together is the only way to prevail; it’s a lesson that is equally important for the Glatorians and young viewers.

The positive message of the movie is muted, somewhat, by the violence. Expect lots of fighting, including several intense gladiator matchups and some major battles between huge armies. Because the characters are all anthropomorphic robot-like Bionicles, based on the popular line of toys, there are few injuries and no blood or explicit gore. However, the fighters favor swords, battle-axes and spears, and the action can get pretty intense, and kids may want to emulate their moves.