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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

2021

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 action violence includes repeated fights, weapons, peril, injuries and deaths, with revenge and betrayal themes. Mature tweens may manage it, but it is likely too intense for younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

The film is a prominent action-property adaptation based on G.I. Joe toys and an established franchise.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Deaths are important to the revenge and origin story, including violent losses that affect the protagonist.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some blood and injury detail, but generally kept within PG-13 standards.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity throughout.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of clan honor and ancestral traditions with spiritual undertones.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic tension, but very peripheral to the plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatening fights, dangerous missions, betrayal, pursuit and peril create sustained tension for younger viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minor background social drinking.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Frequent, intense ninja and martial-arts fights include weapons, shootings, explosions, prolonged combat, and multiple deaths.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist repeatedly faces dangerous enemies and tests of loyalty, showing substantial bravery and perseverance.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Ninja abilities, inventive combat, training challenges and fantasy-action world-building can stimulate imaginative play.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes varied ethnic backgrounds and significant female fighters, though representation serves a franchise action story.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to Japanese cultural tropes and martial arts vocabulary.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Saving another person's life, loyalty and mentorship matter, though compassion competes with revenge and violence.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes honor, loyalty, discipline, responsibility and forgiveness, while also centering revenge and allegiance conflicts.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show discipline, courage and loyalty, but the protagonist's revenge, secrecy and violent methods complicate imitation.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, and what caused that change?
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