Not PG

Rating: 2/10 (3 January 2012)

I have to say I am disturbed by this movie, only because it's rated PG. The animation is amazing. Very real. One might ask "why animate it then"? But that's another topic. My review is only regarding the inappropriate content for a PG movie. There were many scenes with guns and swords. A man getting shot dead right at Tin Tin's door. I was really shocked. Multiple gun fights, swords fights, knives. One of my kids said "I was really surprised by all of the guns, I wasn't expecting that." Mind you, he loved it, but it just wasn't appropriate. Also, the alcohol references were very abundant. My son said "I thought the drunk parts were funny." That's nice. My 9 year old son thinks being drunk is funny. I think the violence and alcohol were over the top. I'm only reviewing this movie because as parents we depend on the rating system. Ten years ago, there is no way that would have passed as PG. I review all content for PG-13 movies. I shouldn't have to do that for PG movies. The fact that's it's animated may make some believe that you can "get away" with cartoon violence, but this movie is so real, you can't even tell it's animated is some parts.