Dawn of the Planet of the Apes-Teen Movie Review

Man vs. apes!! A group of genetically evolving apes come into contact with some humans who had survived a deadly virus, which had destroyed most of humanity ten years prior. As the humans and apes try to get along, they eventually realize that with anger and mistrust, things aren’t that easy as they had thought. Both sides and are now on the brink of a war to determine who will be the Earth’s dominant species…Man or Ape?

Rating: 3 and 1/2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 2, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to teens? Yes

Talking Points:

There are some wonderful heartwarming messages. Caesar (the ape) continually stresses the importance of getting along and avoiding conflict. The film highlights the importance of a happy and loving family.

The film is very dark and violent…with several battles, which may scare kids.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Extensive

• There are intense and dark man-ape battle scenes, with gunfire and swords.
• A group of apes are crushed by a bus.
• An ape village is set on fire destroying both men and apes.
• Apes hurt innocent humans by grabbing them, slamming them to the ground and throwing them into cages.
• Two men are shot at, point blank by an ape.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• The f-word is said once. We also hear; “sh-t,” “a–,” “b–ch,” and “h—.”

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• We see a character smoking a cigarette.
• Men are shown drinking alcohol.

Will it Appeal to teens? Yes

Overall this is an action packed movie, parents need to be aware of the excessive violence throughout the film. Depending on the child this Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is appropriate for kids ages 10 and up.

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