Unlike the MPAA we do not assign
one
inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE
and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest,
depending on quantity and context.
Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal must do battle high in the
skies as they try to save a planeload of passengers and the free world.
SEX/NUDITY 3 - We see a woman sitting on a countertop
while a clothed man stands in front of her and appears to be
thrusting. The woman is also clothed -- we see her face and legs --
and is crying either out of pleasure or fear (it's not clear if the
act is consensual or not).
VIOLENCE/GORE 7 - Some fires and explosions, people are threatened with
guns, people are beaten up (resulting in blood a few times ), people are knifed, and many
people are shot by machine guns. Blood is smeared on walls.
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PROFANITY 5 - One F-word, some scatological references, some mild
obscenities, some anatomical references. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Hostages, air travel, terrorism, military force.
MESSAGE - Smarts can sometimes get you better results than force.
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