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Son of the Mask

2005

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Religious themes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Standard media franchise elements exist, but no heavy-handed product placement noted.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Threats of harm are common, but there is no actual death of significant characters.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal. While the characters undergo extreme physical transformations and accidents, it is presented in a cartoonish, non-graphic manner.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild language or name-calling is plausible in this PG slapstick comedy, but the supplied excerpts do not document specific words or frequency.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Norse mythology and gods, including Loki and Odin, are central to the magical premise and plot.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on marital relationships; romance is not a central theme.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The film's surreal imagery and the intensity of the supernatural god Loki may be slightly unsettling or frightening for younger children.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild innuendo and crude humor characteristic of the film's style, which some critics found inappropriate for younger audiences.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent cartoonish magical fights, confrontations, destructive antics, and attempts to get rid of the infant; violence is fantastical and largely played for comedy.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Tim faces magical threats and risks himself to protect his child; the film also distinguishes family commitment from reckless pursuit of power.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Animation, cartoon-inspired transformations, supernatural powers, surreal slapstick, and inventive magical problem-solving are central to the film.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story centers on a mostly white family and Norse fantasy figures, with limited evidence of varied backgrounds or identities receiving substantial agency.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Family members reconcile, Tim shows sympathy toward Loki, and cooperation and care ultimately resolve the conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes parental responsibility, reconciliation, family loyalty, empathy, and choosing genuine relationships over tempting chaos or power.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Tim initially neglects family responsibilities and relies on television for quiet, but he accepts accountability, bonds with his child, and repairs relationships.

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