Jet Li's Fearless
- Review Date: December 19, 2006
- PG-13
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- 2006
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Common Sense Media says
Jet Li's final fight; teens OK.
 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is an action movie with nothing but fighting and killing. There are also a couple of deaths that could be upsetting to younger kids. There is some drinking in bars and some diva-like behavior, but there are also uplifting messages about humility and honor.
What's the story?
JET LI'S FEARLESS is ultimately a story of redemption. When Huo's father is humiliatingly defeated in public, the young man vows to become the best kung fu fighter. But he loses his moral compass as he becomes more powerful and, much like some of today's media stars, begins to travel with a posse of devotees. But when Huo kills the wrong person, his life begins to unravel. After feeling the true consequences of his violent ways, Huo must return to fighting -- this time for his country.
Is it any good?
Only Jet Li and martial arts lovers need see this last Li action movie. That said, this one will certainly satisfy that audience. For his final martial arts outing, Li reverently tells the story of one of China's most revered martial artists, Huo Yuaniga. Since the movie takes place when China was experiencing a veritable invasion of westerners, a metaphoric showdown with foreigners becomes the centerpiece of both the plot and Huo's redemption.
Clearly there are parallels between Huo an Li, and this infuses this movie -- which Li has claimed will be his final action feature -- with emotional resonance. If the audience pays attention to something beyond the really excellent martial arts, they'll see Li's messages about the nature of violence and humility. Beautifully choreographed, the movie is plenty violent. People are killed, including some sympathetic characters.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the consequences of physical violence, the nature of humility, and the topics of national honor.
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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
AGE
Incredible!
Fearless is an amazing, beautifully made action film that is surprisingly emotional and well-made. The battle in the restaurant is arguably one of the best action scenes ever filmed.
As for content, there is loads of violence, some is pretty intense. Not for little kids, but anyone a mature 11 or older could handle it.
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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
AGE
Jet's Best
Fearless is amazing and I love fearless so much that i went to china 2 months before it was put in theaters and got a chinese copy of fearless since it came out there like 3 months before it came out in theaters and the chinese version had no english subtitles so i learned chinese for 3 months and i watched fearless..
Then i bought the english version too when it came out in december. yah i love fearless....And if you loved fearless you'll love the one, unleashed,romeo must die, cradle 2 the grave, meltdown, twin warriors, the enforcer, the defender, and once upon a time in china series(vol.1,2,3)Amazing take my advice! I own all these movies plus more i have 34 jet li movies and 28 jackie chan and 6 bruce lee ones. Yes you will love fearless and the list of other jet li movies i wrote.
Movie should be rated G!! plus all of jet li's other ones.
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Adult
April 9, 2008
AGE
A good story
This story begins with a child who only understands winning. Therefore, as an adult, his pride prevents him from understanding compassion. However, he learns this through very difficult trials in his life and comes through the other side of the tunnel standing up for compassion and understanding that winning isn't everything.
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Adult
April 9, 2008
AGE
This is a must see
I'm a fan of the old martial arts/foreign films and I have to say is that this a must see. Not just the fighting scenes but also the philosophy of the movie really makes you think. You have some of these movies in America that are just shoot 'em up movies... but foreign movies you have to think and look at the morals of the movie. This movie if you think about it and see what that "meaning" means than you will understand the movie..
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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
AGE
Very Touching and Sad!
This movie is really sad and touching.....
It's too sad that's why I gave it a 4 star.
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Adult
April 9, 2008
AGE
Fine for 13 and up
The movie was some adult themes like revenge, but the only other concern would be the violence. This fight scenes are not overly graphic and, as with most Chinesse martial arts movies, the combat is so acrobatc it is unrealistic. Most teens will be able to relate the violence to that of a cartoon. No one believes that they can fall off a cliff like Wyle E. Coyote, hit the ground and hold up a sing that says "Ouch". The same is true for being able to balance on pole tops while fighting or punches that cause massive internal damage. While the movie is about fighting, it is easly perceived as artificial.
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Adult
April 9, 2008
AGE
A good film
This film has a positive message. Its about a man trying to defend his country and its values. The kung fu action scenes are semi-violent, but nothing grotesque or overdone.
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| Topics: | Sports and martial arts |
| Studio: | Rogue Pictures |
| Director: | Ronny Yu |
| Cast: | Betty Sun, Jet Li, Shido Nakamura |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Run time: | 103 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | September 22, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | December 19, 2006 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | for violence and martial arts action throughout. |
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