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Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Common Sense Media Age 12

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Like the original, the sequel promotes forgiveness, redemption, teamwork. Flawed characters are given opportunity to redeem themselves for past mistakes. As with most superhero movies, courage, trust, working toward a common goal are also valued.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
Frequent sci-fi/action violence, with chases and pursuits that put major characters in peril. Large-scale crashes, destruction, as well as one-on-one/group fights with injuries. Weapons used include blasters, guns, knives, pots and pans, flames, and more. A couple races against time to stop a missile from exploding. A woman is used as a human weapon. Giant ants attack people; sympathetic ants are eaten by seagulls. Flashbacks show young girls upset/in peril -- one who's sad when her mother leaves and, later, dies (offscreen), and another who ends up in constant pain/mortal danger after trying to save her doomed father (both parents are briefly shown dead). Threats.
Sex
Two kissing scenes between established couples. Flirting/loaded looks. Scott is shirtless in the bath.
Language
Strong language includes "s--t," "badass," "ass," "goddammit," "bulls--t," "son of a bitch," "for Christ's sake," "Jeez," "Jesus," "oh my God," "for God's sake," "hell," "screwed," "hate," "idiot," "jerk," "dumb."
Consumerism
Brands/products featured prominently include Altoids, Pez (Hello Kitty), Entemann's, Hyundai Veloster, Cadillac Escalade, Hot Wheels, Mercedes Benz, Dell computers, The Fault in Our Stars. Also many promotional/product tie-ins to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including references to specific members (like Captain America several times) and offscreen video games, figurines, toys, and apparel.
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Adults drink wine with a meal. Hope drugs Scott to take him away with her.
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