| Overall: | C- |
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| Violence: | D |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
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| Video Release: | 15 Dec 2008 |
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Why Is Traitor Rated PG-13?
The film’s opening scenes explode with a car bombing that kills a man in front of his child. It is followed by repeated scenes of gunfire exchange, beatings and attacks on a compound and prison. Bombs destroy buildings and vehicles. One man is shown burning in the aftermath. Others are tortured and bullied, often resulting in bloody injuries. A young adult male is thrown in front of a speeding train (impact not seen). Suicide bombers blow up a bus full of people. Smoking and alcohol use are depicted. A strong sexual expletive, profanities, and brief sexual references are used in the script.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
