Great movie , but dark, and some strong strong violence... 11 F words and a mild sex scene... very sad movie tho.
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Man on Fire
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
The story is a mess -- save your money.
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What Parents Need to Know
About Man on Fire
Parents need to know that this movie has extreme and graphic violence, including torture and attempted and actual suicide (portrayed as honorable). Children are in peril. A character has a drinking problem. Characters use strong language. The movie's strengths include strong inter-racial friendships and respect for spiritual values.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the issues of honor and redemption this movie raises, especially the portrayal of suicide as an honorable response to disgrace or as a heroic sacrifice. Why is it important that people in the movie keep talking about how they are professionals? And that the most important thing in life is family?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Commen sense You are unconsistant and unfare.... brilliant movie...
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
My primary problem with the movie was, strangely, not the excessive and bloody violence, but rather the movie's approval of said violence as a means of exacting justice. However, if you can overlook that, in my opionion, offensive message, the movie is enjoyable and definitely well-crafted, with memorable performances by Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Mazing if you can handle it.
This is definitely one of my favorite movie of all time. It's not mindless action or torture, it's an incredibly deep and moving film. There are 6 or 7 F Words but no other language, and the violence, while bad, isn't extreme. While torture is implied (fingers removed mainly), the camera doesn't linger on these instances.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
A real situation!
I will tell you when Denzel Washington brings it HE BRINGS IT! I have seen Denzel Washington in so many things and he brings such a sincerity to the movie. It's real when he does it. I love the whole cast and they did a great job! The movie is a real situation that occurs in some countries that have little or no means. I have heard from friends in South America and Central America that life is so poor and it is very hard to earn a good living unless you are a doctor, etc. Most of the time not having means to support a family can drive some to a demanding state. I think it just shows us how much we could be doing to help other countries instead of putting it in our pockets. This movie portrays a reality that actually takes place and Creasy just took care of the situation to the best of his ability. Yes it is violent, but that is how it gets. I think the high authorities in some other countries need to start taking better care of their people.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Partly depressive & brutal, but one of the best movies I've ever seen
GREAT !!! I love Denzel Washington & Tony Scott (Dream Team) ! First hour of the movie seems very melancholic but if you see it all than it unfolds all its beauty. Great shots and camera movements. Like the pace of the movie in the end. Must see for pepole who liked "Enemy of the state", "Spygame" or "Déja Vu" ! But nothing 4 kids: 16+
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Horrible waste of time!
Awful, violent, pointless, graphic, depressing... what else to say. VERY disappointing and a waste of time and money. Don't bother!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Excellent Film, a little iffy
this film was fantastic, and i really liked the style it was done in, except there were a few things about it. i think it deserved an "R" rating, but it was very informative. if you could take out the torture sequence with the digit-chopping, then this movie would have been better.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
A great hi-quality movie and storyline
It's not everyday you see a movie as good as this. Man of Fire had so much depth to it and was not predictable by any means. There was nothing boring throughout the whole movie. The acting was exceptional as well as the directing of the film. This is definitely not for children as it is very explicit with the violence. As for adults, do not miss out.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Only so so
I thought this was a pretty good movie. I'm a big fan of Denzel and I liked the ending. The violence wasn't over the top compared to some of todays stuff like The Punisher, Black Hawk Down, and Saving Private Ryan but I guess not much is like that.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
13+ definetely. But wait....
This movie brings up a lot of religious questions, which makes it worth seeing. There's a lot of violence, no sex. See it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Inspiring
This is a good movie. Tells a true story which is almost always better than fiction. I am sure the director/producer took some artistic license but who cares. Basic story is intact. Definite thriller and real life movie. Inspiring and pleasant to watch. Could have done without some of the sexual references and such, but worth seeing. You will know what I mean. It doesn't glorify suicide like one reviewer said, I saw it twice and didn't come away with that idea.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Action packed adult film. Definitely not for young audience
Action packed adult film. Definitely not for young audience
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