Wrath of Man
Violence, cruelty and offensive language Rated on: 29 April 2021
What’s it about?
Wrath of Man is a Guy Ritchie-directed action film featuring Jason Statham as Patrick "H" Hill. H has started a new job as a guard for armoured security transport company Fortis. The company moves millions of dollars around Los Angeles and is dealing with a recent armed robbery that left two employees and an innocent bystander dead. Flashbacks reveal the real identity of H and the reason why he joins the company.
What to expect
Wrath of Man is a convoluted mix of revenge drama and a heist thriller, clearly intended for an audience of older teenagers and adults. It contains scenes of bloody violence and cruelty, and a strong depiction of torture-by-asphyxiation which is particularly likely to upset and disturb younger viewers. Exposure to this level of violence-as-entertainment is likely to have a desensitising effect on children and young teenagers. The portrayal of a violent criminal as a hero is also inherently problematic, as young impressionable audiences are unlikely to have the maturity or experience to contextualise such depictions. The use of highly offensive language in an aggressive manner further supports a restriction. However older teenagers are likely to have already been exposed to other films and shows with similar material thereby mitigating the effect on this audience. In light of these considerations Wrath of Man is restricted to viewers aged 16 years or older.
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