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Face/Off

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Overwrought, sci-fi crime thriller. Not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Might makes right. Killing for revenge is acceptable. Trust personality over appearance.
  • Violence:

    Many graphic on-screen shootings, brutal beatings. Stabbing, impaling.
  • Sex:

    Cartoon image of female nudity, sexual suggestion.
  • Language:

    Lots of swearing.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some smoking and drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Face/Off

Parents need to know that this film contains plenty of graphic action violence, usually in the form on bloody, on-screen shootings. The deaths are quick, so there's not much suffering. The body count is not as high as some other action blockbusters (such as The Terminator), but is fairly constant throughout the duration of the picture. There is also lots of strong language.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how and why we treat people differently when their physical appearance is dramatically altered. Why are some of the violent scenes funny and others very serious? When and why is it appropriate to laugh at some "over the top" violence? Why are so many films by Hong Kong directors, such as John Woo, as violent?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    This is probably one of the best movies ever!

    This IS the best action movie ever. (No Contest!) The Acting in this movie is so awesome, as well as the fight sequences, and the music. And since you get to see both Cage, and Travolta play the Bad guy/Good Guy, it makes It a very amazing experience. I would reccomend this movie to anyone because, quite frankly. This movie Rocks. But... On the appropriate level. Not for Kids under 14 This is because there is constant violence, and swearing. There is too much to explain how explicit this movie is. But like I said, not counting the younger ones, Watch this movie Greatest 90's movie ever.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    not for children under 18

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