Robotech: The Movie

PGUnited States rating19861h 27mAnimation, Action
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PG US
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This animated film follows a young man who discovers a mysterious piece of alien technology and must work with an artificial intelligence to save Earth. The story involves a high-stakes battle between humans and an alien force seeking to reclaim their lost secrets. It features a lot of action and sci-fi elements.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Fast
The film features frequent action sequences and fast-paced animation typical of 1980s sci-fi adventures. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryAn alien search party attacks Earth, leading to a large-scale war.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is attacked and nearly assaulted by a dishonest man.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is killed by the villain's men during a coup.
  • Approx.ScaryA final battle occurs between the hero and the villain in robot forms.

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  1. 1How did the main character show courage when he had to face the unknown?
  2. 2Why is it important to be able to trust the people we work with?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the characters used technology to solve problems?

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