He's really torn inside, so we used the one F-word we're allowed." The decision to save Avatar: The Way of Water's lone F-bomb for the third act represents just one of a multitude of creative choices Cameron, Jaffa and Silver made while crafting the sequel's screenplay.
We see Katara and Aang in their bathing suits/underwear in a couple of episodes. Both genders are occasionally seen in their underwear/swimclothes in a nonsexual context. Several characters also wear outfits that expose their midriff. Some characters flirt with each other.
There is much less language than there was in the first, with the exception of one f word near the end. There is nudity (for anyone who wants to have their kids look away, it is near the beginning when the kids visit the lab. The scene moves to a tube holding an avatar.
Empire recently caught up with Landau who detailed why Avatar: The Way of Water's writers gave the PG-13 film its one and only F-bomb to Spider. Read what the producer said below: "Spider has never really had a family and he's been searching for that.
One f-word and about 15 s-words. We also hear “a–,” “b–ch,” “b–tard,” “crap,” “g-dd–n,” “d–n,” “h—” and the British profanities “bloody” and “bugger.” Jesus' name is abused once.
In addition to the violent scenes and scary visual images mentioned above, Avatar: The Way of Water has some scenes that could scare or disturb children aged 5-8 years.
There's only one F-word in Avatar: The Way of Water, but let's imagine there's one more. I was inspired to make this post after hearing the delay news, which honestly made me drop an F-bomb myself.
Rating & Content Info. Why is Avatar rated PG-13? Avatar is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking.
Cutting-edge technology. One of the biggest reasons for Avatar's success was its groundbreaking use of 3D technology. The film was shot using a new type of 3D camera that was specifically designed for the film, giving it a more immersive and realistic feel.
Trademark. parental guidance for children under 13: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA advising parents that a film contains material they may deem unsuitable for children under the age of 13.
In an article from the March 2023 issue of Empire, producer Jon Landau talks about how Spider gets the movie's one allowed F-bomb because the character's impulsive choice to play rescuer to a complicated father figure meets the impact of the word: "Spider has never really had a family and he's been searching for that.
According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”
Obviously the subtitles tell us that this means 'I'm sorry', however I was researching it (as you do) and the most basic way of actually saying sorry in Na'vi is just 'tsap'alute si' (I apologise).
"Avatar 2" isn't living up to box-office expectations on its opening weekend. Disney cut its forecast from above $150 million to between $130 million and $150 million. But word-of-mouth and positive reviews could fuel the film to become a longer-term hit.
Lo'ak is attacked by an akula, a large marine predator. He manages to escape from it by hiding between coral. Due to being underwater for a while, he is forced to rise up to the surface. The akula spots and attacks Lo'ak who desperately faces the creature, armed with only a knife.
The movie is rated PG-13. That means ANY child below 13 can come in as long as he is accompanied by a parent. The burden is really on us to decide what is age-appropriate for our children.
While Avatar's characters, colorful world, and simple plot are accessible to children, its depth of character development and the show's dealing with complex themes have also made it popular with adults.
The MPAA rating has been assigned for “sequences of strong violence and intense action, partial nudity and some strong language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes skimpy outfits worn by humanoid people that reveal nudity throughout the film, some flirting and expressions of love, many fights between an invading ...
