What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this revenge-focused action drama -- which stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson -- has lots of guns and shooting, stabbing, slicing, and blood ... much of which happens without any consequences. Language is infrequent but strong ("f--k" and "s--t"). A supporting character has a heroin problem, and viewers see him buying and shooting drugs (as well as one other character shooting drugs). A teen girl is given a date rape drug, but she's rescued before anything violent happens. An even younger girl is briefly in danger, caught in the middle of a shootout, but she's also rescued. There's also a bit of mild sensuality.
- Families can talk about the film's violence. How did it affect you? When was it thrilling, and when was it scary or disturbing? What's the difference between these kinds of scenes?
- The Rock's character is shown to have survived a troubled childhood, as have many of the other characters. Have they overcome their troubles?
- Is Billy Bob Thornton's character a good person or a bad person? Do you think he has a chance at redemption?