Max-Kids’ Movie Review

“A dog is man’s best friend;” is a very familiar adage. Max is a very loyal dog that helped the US Marines in Afghanistan. His master and best friend, Kyle, died during the war, so Max returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his Kyle’s family. Though the dog suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he immediately develops a special bond with Justin; Kyle’s younger brother. Now Justin and Max become the best of friends, and this war-time hero dog not only gives Justin several kisses a day, he even helps him solve some local crimes.  Max is an action-packed movie; one for the whole family.

Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: October 27, 2015
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

• The message of doing the right thing is woven throughout the film, and will spark some good parent/child conversations. Justin’s dad says a hero is someone who always tells the truth.
• The film is a little corny in parts. It seemed like an ABC family movie on TV. Having said that kids will like the characters and the action in the film.

Sexual Content: Mild

• A couple briefly kiss.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

• Kyle is shown dead after an explosion while fighting in Afghanistan.
• We see a truck full of weapons veer off the road and burst into flames.
• The bad guys chase Max, Justin, and his friends. They shoot at the boys and Max several times.
• Justin’s dad is held captive at gunpoint. He punches the villain and slam’s the man’s arm in a truck door.
• Max jumps on a man who attacks Justin, and then Max and the man fall off a bridge.
• Max and two vicious dogs roll around and get into some brutal fights.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• We hear “d–ned.

Drug and Alcohol Content:

• We see character’s drinking beer.

Will Kids Like It? Yes

• I interviewed a 13 year-old boy and 15 year-old girl who both loved the movie. They thought it was very exciting; while sitting at the edge of their seats.

Overall Max is an action packed adventurous film. Depending on the child, I recommend this for kids ages 8 and up.

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