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A fast-paced family adventure pairing Sonic, Tails and Knuckles against the powerful antihero Shadow. Rated PG for action, some rude humor and mild language. Cartoon explosions, chase fights and emotional themes around loss and revenge sit under a playful overall tone. Fine for school-age kids who enjoy video-game-style action.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, doing the right thing and choosing mercy over revenge are central themes Sonic and allies model loyalty, courage and cooperation even when outmatched
Story (may spoil tone)
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
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Violence Cartoon explosions, chase battles and robot fights, without realistic b…
Cartoon explosions, chase battles and robot fights, without realistic blood
Language Mild insults and a few stronger phrases, mostly as playful banter
Mild insults and a few stronger phrases, mostly as playful banter
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Intense chase and villain set-pieces that may scare younger kids
Intense chase and villain set-pieces that may scare younger kids
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Maria faces sustained peril and fear
Maria faces sustained peril and fear
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Combat talk about guts and guns, without graphic gore on screen
Combat talk about guts and guns, without graphic gore on screen
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Grief and loss themes touch a family
Grief and loss themes touch a family
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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- Shadow's backstory deals with grief. How does the film balance sadness with comedy?
- What makes cartoon action feel safer than realistic violence?
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