What we flagged
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Our take
This is a grim live-action crime story, not a kids Batman cartoon. The Joker stages cruel killings, bank robberies, and bombs. A child is threatened with a gun. You will hear the s-word, hell, damn, and son of a b-word. Watch with a parent from 15. Many younger teens will find the cruelty hard
Uplifting themes
Ordinary people are asked to choose mercy when fear says hit back Some adults try to do the right thing at a cost. Others fold
Story (may spoil tone)
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Shootings, bombs, and cruel killings run through a long crime story. So…
Shootings, bombs, and cruel killings run through a long crime story. Some beats are hard to sit with
Language You will hear the s-word, hell, damn, and son of a b-word. Some strong…
You will hear the s-word, hell, damn, and son of a b-word. Some strong language, not a barrage
Sex / nudity A couple kiss. Clothes stay on
A couple kiss. Clothes stay on
Frightening The villain enjoys scaring a whole city. Abductions, bombs, and a cruel…
The villain enjoys scaring a whole city. Abductions, bombs, and a cruel mood last a long time
Child peril / abuse A child is held at gunpoint late in the film. It is short and very tense
A child is held at gunpoint late in the film. It is short and very tense
Gore / death / weapons Guns, bombs, wounds, and a badly burned face. People die. It is not a t…
Guns, bombs, wounds, and a badly burned face. People die. It is not a torture reel
Dangerous behaviour Copycat vigilantes with guns are part of the story. Do not treat that a…
Copycat vigilantes with guns are part of the story. Do not treat that as a game
Mental health Fear and loss push people toward breaking. The villain plays with that…
Fear and loss push people toward breaking. The villain plays with that on purpose
Grief / bereavement Someone close is killed. The people left behind are raw
Someone close is killed. The people left behind are raw
Talk after watching
- The villain wants people to turn on each other. What helps you stay decent under fear?
- Heroes here pay a cost. Is winning still winning if you lose people you love?