The Congress

Several extended animated scenes feature invading armies engaged in close combat. People are shot at point-blank range, there are plenty of explosions, and there's a good deal of blood and gore that's still intense even though it's animated. Many of the soldiers wear gas masks and other gear that looks especially intimidating.

One animated scene features a couple having sex. It's relatively long and somewhat graphic, showing plenty of intertwined limbs, vigorous motions, and the woman's breasts.

Fairly frequent swearing includes "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," and more.

Some characters drink during meals and at social occasions. Much of the film is based on the concept of people using chemical substances to permanently escape into a fantasy land. The animated characters also drink and consume other substances, which often have very unusual effects.

Parents need to know that The Congress is an offbeat, partly animated film that examines the cost of allowing all-powerful business interests to take over every aspect of life. Robin Wright plays an actress with the same name who's offered the chance to let a big movie studio "scan" her body and emotions for use in other projects. Some of the animated sequences include graphic violence (with some blood) and sex (including bare breasts), and there's a good deal of swearing ("f--k," "s--t," etc.). Characters also drink and use substances. Just because it's animated, don't assume this complex tale is for kids.

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