The Emoji Movie
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The Emoji Movie (2017) is an animated comedy-adventure film that takes audiences into the vibrant digital world inside a teenager's smartphone, Textopolis, where emojis live and are expected to express only one emotion. The story centers on Gene, a 'meh' emoji who can express multiple emotions, leading to him being deemed a malfunction. To avoid deletion, Gene, accompanied by his friends Hi-5 and Jailbreak, embarks on a journey through various apps to find a code that will make him a normal, single-expression emoji. Along their adventure, they discover the importance of self-acceptance and embracing individuality. The film is targeted at a younger audience, particularly those familiar with mobile phones and apps. It features colorful animation and a message about friendship and being true to oneself, though some aspects of its humor and thematic elements may warrant parental guidance.
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Best For Ages
6+ with Parental Guidance. The film is rated PG for rude humor, and while generally lighthearted, it contains elements of mild cartoon violence, suggestive humor, and themes of self-acceptance that some Christian parents may interpret as allegorical to gender identity discussions. Younger children (under 5) may find some scenes, characters, or the concept of 'deletion' frightening.
Good to Know
The film's humor often relies on familiarity with smartphone culture and apps, which may be better understood by slightly older children. The movie also features extensive product placement for various apps and services.
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