Digimon Adventure tri: Confession

Some cartoon action and suspense. Final third of film only: Digimon (Digital monsters) battle with explosions, hand-to-hand combat, collapsing structures, fire, suspense-filled countdown to a feared "reboot."

Parents need to know that Digimon Adventure tri: Confession is the third entry in the "tri" movie series of the Digimon franchise from Japan (in English). This particular story incorporates Episodes 9-13 of the Digimon Adventure: tri television series, and follows Digimon Adventure tri: Reunion (episodes 1-4) and Digimon Adventure tri: Determination (episodes 5-8). The tri series takes place in a high school setting. The "Digi-destined" (teens who are "special enough to be recruited to fight evil") are partnered with small animal-like creatures called "Digimon" who transform into powerful monsters to fight evil when called upon. Cartoon monsters and violence are very much a part of the brand; however, the stories stress the character and relationships of the teens. In this chapter, the violence is minimal. One lengthy sequence toward the end of the film follows the transformed Digimon into battle with hand-to-hand combat, explosions, lasers, lightning, collapsing buildings. The cartoon monsters are fanged, winged, and have claws; they're quirky rather than ominous. Intended for audiences who are following the Digimon Adventure tri series. Fans who are familiar with the concept and characters will come to this movie expectantly and probably enjoy it. Others who have had no previous introduction to the franchise will be lost. Not for little kids.

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