- Starring
- Christopher Sean, Tamlyn Tomita
- Directors
- Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima
- Rating
- PG
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Animation
- Where to watch
- Netflix
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Rating Summary
began its cinematic life as a Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) television series created by Eiji Tsuburaya and produced by Tsuburaya Productions. The series, Premiering in 1966, introduced the iconic giant superhero Ultraman, who defended Earth against monstrous threats. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations. The character’s enduring popularity has led to a legacy of over 50 years, influencing various media, including TV shows, movies, comics, and video games. Ultraman: Rising is the 37th entry into the giant hero’s cinematic universe.
Ultraman: Rising
Ultraman: Rising revolves around Kenji Sato, a famous baseball player who secretly takes on the mantle of Ultraman. When he ends up caring for the offspring of his arch-enemy, a newborn Kaiju, his heroic path takes an unexpected turn.
PARENTAL NOTES in ULTRAMAN: RISING
Big Boy Pants
- Ultraman: Rising earns its PG rating with some intense moments and mature themes.
What If God Was One Of Us
- Oh, God, and variations thereof are uttered at least 16 times.
- However, it’s never done so by a child, and none are frivolous, even if there were other options.
WOKE REPORT
The Cat’s In The Cradle
- Early in the film, it seemed like the dad character would be little more than another Hollywood example of a worthless father. However, his character and relationship with both his son and wife are far more complex than that. Even though the movie would have benefitted from delving deeper into his relationship with his son and his motivation for separating from his family, the ultimate conclusion of his story arc is beautifully touching. It gives the movie most of its heart. Dads are important, and the movie isn’t afraid to say it.
This Is All I’ve Got
- Instead of the dad, the mom is a sports nut. Is that woke? I don’t think so. My mom’s more conservative than I am, and she’s far more passionate about Steelers football than my dad.
- The mom isn’t masculine; she’s just a big baseball fan.
James Carrick
James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.
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