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The Black Hole

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Creepy robots and lukewarm ending haunt sci-fi classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Crew models cooperation as the best plan for problem solving.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Shoot-outs between bots and numerous explosions, but no blood or gore. Maximilian the robot shreds a crew member with his whirly appendages, but the scene is implied and not seen.
  • Sex:

    Kate is the only female on the voyage, and the lecherous Dr. Reinhardt wants to keep her for his own.
  • Language:

    The word "hell" is used as an explicative and as a description. Harry uses the word "damn" when he suffers a fall.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Black Hole

Parents need to know that some scenes with robots and humanoids may be frightening for younger viewers; there are shoot-outs and explosions but no gore. Maximilian the robot is a threatening presence, and the robot "goons," as one character calls them, are sinister en masse. This is good fun for sci-fi buffs who want to see Disney's attempt at Star Wars.

Read our full review by Joly Herman

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what could be frightening about the unexplainable forces in our universe. In this film, the black hole presents a hellish gaping opening to the unknown. Is this accurate? How do concepts of heaven and hell feature in the movie? Do any of the ideas match your beliefs or not?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Way creepier than I remember

    Teamwork is the positive message, but creepy robots for sure, zombie-like crew and implied goring (no blood) by Maximillian the robot make for a dark ride into the black hole.

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