Transcendence-Teen Movie Review

Technology is a wonderful thing, but can it go too far? In Transcendence, Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is a famous, though controversial, researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Things get difficult for this bright scientist when an anti-technology organization fights to prevent him from going too far.

Rating: 3 out of 5
Release Date: July 22, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to kids? No

Talking Points:

Transcendence is an interesting and captivating film. Having said that, it gets confusing and may not appeal to kids or teens.

The film could spark some great conversations regarding the advancement of technology.

Sexual Content: Mild

• In a dream we see a couple passionately kissing in bed.

Violent Content: Excessive

• A bomb explodes in a lab and kills numerous people.
• Characters are  punched, kicked and brutally beaten.
• We see injured characters with open wounds covered with blood.
• A needle is injected into a blind man’s eye.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• “Sh-t,” and “h–l,” are used.

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• We see characters drinking beer and wine.

Will it Appeal to kids? No

Overall this is an interesting film, though may not appeal to kids/teens. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and dark theme.

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