Jumanji: The Next Level-Kids’ Movie Review
The gang’s all back for more fun and adventure in their video game universe. Initially, Spencer gets sucked back into the Jumanji video game, and his friends are not far behind. However, this time the game has changed and the gang must endure deadly weather and escape the dangerous Jumanji video. Jumanji: The Next Level is a sequel to 2017’s Jumanji reboot.
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 13, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Mild
- Characters kiss.
- Flirting.
- There’s talk of “boobs” and male body parts.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- In the game universe several characters die in various ways- to name a few: characters are attacked by either a snake, ostrich or mandrill.
- Characters are blown up.
- Characters are thrown to the ground, through walls, and beaten up.
- Characters fall from heights and are crushed by boulders.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “b—tard,” “goddamn,” “goddammit,” “s–t,” “holy s–t,” “hell,” “damn,” “son of a bitch,” “go screw yourselves,” and “sucks.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- One scene takes place in a bar and we see characters holding drinks.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is a fun and entertaining film. Parents need to be aware of the profane language and violent contents. Depending on the child, I recommend this for kids ages 10 and up.
