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A soldier sent to destroy an AI weapon finds himself protecting a robot child instead. The Creator has frequent raids, shootings and bombings, and the child's danger gives the action an emotional edge. There is moderate swearing and one spoken reference to rape. We would watch with a parent from 14.
Uplifting themes
The story argues for empathy and for seeing dignity in people who look different from us. The ending leans on love and sacrifice as the answer to fear The hero starts as a hardened killer and slowly learns to protect someone different from himself. Many soldiers on every side act with cruelty and little consequence The film raises questions about AI, ethics, and war that older teens can chew on afterwards. It is a story, not a factual lesson, so talk helps
Story (may spoil tone)
Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.
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Violence Airstrikes, raids, and gun battles kill soldiers, civilians, and robots…
Airstrikes, raids, and gun battles kill soldiers, civilians, and robots, sometimes in large numbers. A village attack and a giant aircraft shape the war scenes. Most deaths are quick, but they come constantly
Language The s-word, hell, damn, and the b-word come up fairly often, and there…
The s-word, hell, damn, and the b-word come up fairly often, and there are a couple of f-words. Soldiers swear most when they are under fire or arguing over orders
Sex / nudity A romance told in flashbacks includes kisses, hugs, and affection betwe…
A romance told in flashbacks includes kisses, hugs, and affection between the hero and his wife. There is no sex scene and no nudity on screen
Drugs / alcohol People drink at bars and parties near the base, and a few smoke in the…
People drink at bars and parties near the base, and a few smoke in the background. None of it is a focus, and nobody is shown abusing alcohol
Frightening Sudden raids, sirens, and soldiers bursting in keep the tension high. A…
Sudden raids, sirens, and soldiers bursting in keep the tension high. A child on the run and the threat of a doomsday weapon add sustained dread
Sexual violence A soldier's speech refers to past atrocities that included rape, in one…
A soldier's speech refers to past atrocities that included rape, in one blunt line of dialogue. Nothing is shown on screen, but the idea is plain and heavy
Child peril / abuse A young robot child who looks and acts like a little girl is hunted and…
A young robot child who looks and acts like a little girl is hunted and threatened several times. Soldiers and aircraft close in, so the danger can hit hard for kids who see her as human
Bullying / discrimination Humans treat AI beings as disposable, and fear and prejudice drive much…
Humans treat AI beings as disposable, and fear and prejudice drive much of the war. The film uses images and language that echo real-world hatred, which opens a bigger conversation
Gore / death / weapons Bodies, bullet wounds, and torn robot parts appear, sometimes in close-…
Bodies, bullet wounds, and torn robot parts appear, sometimes in close-up. Burned and blasted corpses show up after attacks, though blood is limited
Mental health The hero is numb with guilt and loss, and the film shows how that weigh…
The hero is numb with guilt and loss, and the film shows how that weighs on him day to day. Seeking help is not a big part of the story
Grief / bereavement The hero mourns his missing wife throughout, and the loss shapes nearly…
The hero mourns his missing wife throughout, and the loss shapes nearly every choice he makes. A few other deaths come with quiet, painful moments
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- How does the film make you feel about the machines and the soldiers who fight them?
- What makes someone worth protecting, even if they are not human?
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