Waterworld (PG-13, 1995)
common sense media says
Seagoing sci-fi swashbuckler fun despite bad reputation.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this post-apocalyptic epic postulates a semi-barbarous future where everything is traded and bartered -- including sex. The heroine is glimpsed naked from the rear as she tries to use her body to bribe the hero (he declines the offer), and there's a near-rape of her by another man in a similar "business" arrangement. Frequent violence includes death by machine guns, spears guns, bombs, crashes, knife slashes, drownings, and fireballs. There's a gruesome threat of execution by drowning in some sort of sludge made from human decomposition, and a mutilated main villain demonstrates graphically that he's lost an eye. A little girl is occasionally threatened with danger/death, usually via drowning. Swearing includes one use of the F-word, multiple S-bombs. Much cigarette smoking, and some drinking-carousing happens among the bad guys. The flamboyant lead villain, at one point, is made to look like a Christian evangelical preacher. Some viewers may be grossed out by the introduction of the Kevin Costner character, urinating and then distilling/drinking his own urine.
Positive role models:
The main character is a lone-wolf nomad who keeps saying he's looking out only for himself, though when necessary he turns out to be chivalrous and noble. Mariner is described as a relentless killer who tracks down and kills enemies without mercy. People of color seem notably absent in this future world.
Violence:
Explosions, gunfire (with human casualties at close range), people and craft impaled by spear guns. Hand-to-hand combat and knifings. The evil Deacon loses his eye, and we see the bloody socket from time to time. A threat of execution by drowning in disgusting sludge.
Sex:
Rear-end nudity only as Helen strips naked to trade sex with the Mariner in return for safety on his craft, and she wears fairly skimpy clothing throughout. Later another seagoing drifter expects to have sex with Helen in a swap, but the hero interrupts the near-rape. Later Mariner and Helen make non-explicit, more consensual love.
Language:
The F-word uttered once by a bad guy; several s-words, as well as "hell," "damn," "ass."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The villainous "smokers" live up to their names, chain-smoking cigarettes.
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Jadenp
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Suggested MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, nudity, sexuality, some strong language, and smoking throughout.
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starwars reviewer
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
What does this remind me of? Seaworld!
First, why can't the little girl swim in a world of water? There is how much logic is in this film. I really cannot make a full review on this. It was that terrible. Thanks for reading!
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Spielberg00
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Skip.
My rating: PG-13 for intense violence and an image of partial nudity.
Violence: 3.5/5 - Pirate-type, intense.
Sex: 2.5/5 - A woman strips in front of a man. We see little.
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