Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this film is extremely violent and isn't meant for kids. The fight scenes include the sounds of bones breaking, with prominent displays of blood, bruising, and limbs twisting. The premise itself is potentially distressing, as it has a young boy imprisoned and trained to fight on command by a loud-mouthed loan shark; he sets the grown-up version (Jet Li) loose on his debtors by growling "Get 'em!", feeds him chunks of food, locks him in a cage, and calls him his "dog." The underclass villains use harsh and colorful language (frequent use of "f--k," in multiple formations). The gangster assaults prostitutes on top of cars. Jet Li fights in an underground betting arena (like dogfights), where contestants use large knives and hammers, though eventually the gangsters become frustrated and use automatic weapons too. Many characters are killed in hand-hand-combat. There is a very disturbing scene where a child sees his mother shot in the head in front of him.

Sexual Content

Gangster engages in brief, brutal sex with prostitutes.

Violence

Graphic, loud, specific martial arts and weapons.

Language

Many and varied uses of the f-word.

Social Behavior

Gangster keeps Jet Li locked in a cage, with a collar, and beats him savagely.

Consumerism

Not applicable.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Characters drink and smoke.