It was well known that Michael Moore did not like that Bush was elected president over Gore. So how objective is he? There are huge lessons for parent and child even before the movie starts.
There were a few language issues that may concern some parents. The violence was gory and uncensored, but so is the war. The reason I didn't list violence as an issue is that the war is still occurring so it is far more of an issue if citizens don't know about the violence than if we do. The only reason I didn't say 2 & up as far as violence is that before they can appreciate this film, kids do need time to develop a moral understanding of what is happening when people are be bombed and shot.
A great movie talking about how Bush rigged the 2000 election, how he was involved in 9/11, the real reason of invading Afghanistan and Iraq, and a verysuprising and unthoughtof way he keeps and rich richer, and the poor poorer. The 'R' rating in the US was obviously only put because Bush didn't want teens to seeit as no one under 17 can see it without adult. The MPAA defenition of 'R' is "The movie may contain strong violence (including gore) and language, drug uses, sexual content, and/or full-frontal nudity.". The movieonly has some war scenes with bodie sinbad shape.
The movie is inspirational and George W. Bush (not much of a surprise) really is an idiot. Michael Moore is excellent and hilarious! If more folks listened to him, they wouldn't vote for such a dummy.It's R for bad language in a scene where Mike goes to war!End of story&?
It's alot of fun!