Wondering if Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is ok for kids? Is there more than meets the eye in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts? No, not really, but it still works. Packed full of action and cool visual effects, here’s what parents need to know in this Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Parents Guide.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Parents Guide
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts takes audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduces a whole new faction of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.
It’s 1994 and we meet Noah (Anthony Ramos) a former soldier in the Army who can’t seem to catch a break during a job interview. He needs money to help out his family as his little brother has mounting hospital bills that they can’t pay. When he decides to become a thief instead, a botched robbery puts him face to face with Autobots and in the middle of a mission to stop the evil Unicron from destroying many worlds.
Age Rating: Why is Transformers Rise of the Beasts Rated PG-13?
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for language, intense sci-fi action, and violence which means some content is not suitable for kids under 13.
Language in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Language is moderate for a PG-13 movie, but there are at least 7 uses of sh*t, 4 uses of a**, two uses of damn, and 6 uses of hell. There are also some words of Deity like “oh g-d.” Also, you see a character give the middle finger.
Violence: Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Too Scary for Kids?
Violence is pretty heavy in Transformers Rise of the Beasts and may be too intense for younger children. A lot of it is sci-fi violence where Transformers and “robots” are fighting and killing each other. Some of the fantasy aspect takes out some of the heaviness, but it can be a lot.
There is a lot of use of weapons for fighting like blasters, blades, and knives. Also, you can expect to see a lot of explosions, destruction, and characters in peril. Some scenes may prove to be too sad for young kids, too, as some favorite characters may die in battle.
There is one major jump scare.
Some of the monsters and villains are scary and attack others.
Mature Content: Is Transformers Rise of the Beasts OK for Kids?
There are some suggestive comments that some kids may not pick up on. However, if one comment receives the reaction my theater did, then they may ask why everyone laughed so hard.
There is no sexual content or nudity in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
A character is shown breaking into and trying to steal a car.
A character is desperate to make money for his brother’s hospital bills.
Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
You can expect to see a lot of violence, intense action, characters in peril, and profanity used by some characters. To sum it up, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is kid friendly for kids ages 12 and up. Younger children can watch, especially if they’ve seen other Transformers movies. Violence is on par with superhero films.
Some kids will love seeing the Maximals, especially if they are animal lovers. But some get hurt, so some sensitive kids may not appreciate it. But it’s definitely not as dark as the animal cruelty in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a lot of fun, and although I’m not a huge Transformers fan, watching them transform never grew tiresome. What did grow tiresome were the many corny speeches from Optimus Prime. I’m sorry Peter Cullen. It’s not you, I swear.
The script and story are the weak spots, but the exchanges between Noah and Mirage (Pete Davidson) were funny and entertaining (and sometimes juvenile). This film has plenty of visual eye candy for Transformers fans in the likes of Maximals and robots. Plus the shots of Peru weren’t too shabby either.
The whole film is a bit immature, but some scenes are just so dang cool. If you’re into robots fighting robots and transforming into really dope cars and animals, then Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is sure to make you swoon.
And stay for that mid-credit scene.
