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.
Sequel to the original, with a twist: the neophyte karateka
is a girl.
SEX/NUDITY 3 - One very chaste kiss. A man makes sexual threats toward a
female character.
VIOLENCE/GORE 5 - Lots of fist fights and karate fights (no blood is shown
and nobody is killed). Some of these fights are very disturbing nonetheless. One scene
depicts a teacher/coach punching students in the nose and stomach. Also, a fight in which
one student is severely beaten by a group of five others (including the abusive teacher).
In this fight the teacher actually tells the others to "finish him off." Four
karate-type fights involving kicks and punches (some in slow motion). There is also a
frightening scene in which a couple are in a car and a man smashes all the windows around
them. In another scene the car is blown up. Also a very scary chase scene with the
implication that if the victim is caught, she will be raped. There are a lot of sexual
threats made.
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PROFANITY 3 - Several anatomical references and sexual innuendo. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Power, control, attempted murder, sex (implied), grief.
MESSAGE - Grief held too close turns to anger. Trust in yourself.
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