Common Sense Media Review
By Christie Cronan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Nudity, language, graphic violence in hitman action film.
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Why Age 16+?
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What's the Story?
A ruthless hitman (Jack Kesy) reevaluates his life after a near-death experience in BANG. But getting out of the business won't be easy, as his change of heart ultimately makes him the next target.
Is It Any Good?
Painfully cliched from beginning to end, Bang offers no hint of originality to boost the mediocrity of it all. Turning up the intensity of the action, thrills, and violence does little to smokescreen the lack of good acting and relatability of Kesy's character. The overused hitman redemption trope falls flat, and the only redeeming quality is Peter Weller's ability to hold the audience's attention as a sadistic crime boss Unfortunately, this is a very juvenile attempt at an action-thriller with little restraint, self-awareness, or a critical editing eye.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about if people can genuinely change their ways after making serious mistakes. What do you think?
Can a movie make a morally flawed hero relatable without approving of their violent actions? How so, or not?
What responsibility does a person have for making amends for past actions? Is redemption for past mistakes possible in real life?
How realistic did the violence appear on-screen? Why would filmmakers choose to make the violence look realistic or unrealistic? Does this film suggest that violence solves problems, creates problems, or both? Why?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 11, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : July 11, 2025
- Cast : Jack Kesy , Peter Weller
- Director : Wych Kaosayananda
- Studio : Saban Films
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 88 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : bloody violence, sexual content, nudity, and language
- Last updated : June 10, 2026
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