Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Parenting News
'ORDINARY ANGELS'
Rated PG for thematic content, brief bloody images and smoking.
What it’s about: The true story of a community rallying around a young girl in need of a liver transplant, and how helping others is the best way to help ourselves.
The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is more of an adult family drama.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Putting others before yourself can be transformative; try and allow yourself to accept and receive help.
Violence: Some dramatic images of sick children, perilous situations, bloody medical images.
Language: None
Sex: None
Drugs: Extreme binge drinking and smoking.
Parents’ advisory: OK for older kids and teens. Perhaps not of interest to younger ones.
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'DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS'
Rated R for crude sexual content, full nudity, language and some violent content.
What it’s about: A pair of lesbian friends hit the road in a rental car with a secret stash in the trunk, sparking an interstate pursuit.
The kid attractor factor: Not much for this randy crime caper.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Always check the trunk!
Violence: Some bloody beatings and shootings.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: Extremely crude and candid lesbian sex throughout.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is way too sexually mature for kids. Older teens only.
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