Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice-Kids’ Movie Review

Superheroes are known to save innocent victims and conquer evil. In this film, we see two beloved superheroes initially fighting one another. It’s been two years since Superman (Henry Cavill) took down General Zod and partially destroyed the city of Metropolis. Crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck) discovers it’s Superman who was involved in the cities’ devastation, and he’s convinced that Superman is an enemy and a threat to society. Now the adventure begins as Batman wants to end Superman’s reign on Earth, while the evil villain Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) has his own plans to destroy the hero in the red cape.

Rating: 2 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: July 19, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids/Teens Like It? No

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Mild

• We see Lois Lane taking a bath. We don’t see anything explicit, though Clark Kent steps in the tub with her as he’s fully dressed. It’s noted that they live together and are not married.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

• Character’s are beaten, stabbed, tortured and shot to death throughout the film.
• There are several explosions which kill numerous people.
• We see a huge monster who battles with Superman and Batman.
• In a flashback we see the major battle in Metropolis between Superman and Zod. We also see Bruce Wayne’s parents shot.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• We hear “d–n,” “b–ch,” “h—,” and “sh-t” several times each throughout the film.

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Bruce Wayne drinks alcoholic beverages.

Will Kids/Teens Like It? No

• Fans of the superhereos will most likely want to see the film, however they might not like the story-line. Two teens told me they didn’t like the idea of their favorite superheroes fighting one another.

Overall, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice  is an action packed adventurous film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and moderate profane language. Depending on the child this is appropriate for kids ages 13 and up.

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