Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Parenting News
'CIVIL WAR'
Rated R for strong violent content, bloody/disturbing images, and language throughout.
What it’s about: A team of photojournalists capture the front lines of a war raging in the United States while traveling from New York to Washington, D.C.
The kid attractor factor: This is a serious, violent, adult drama. Not much appeal for kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: We are not immune from war.
Violence: Extreme bloody violence, torture, shooting, gunfights, bombings, dead bodies, etc.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: None
Drugs: Drinking, smoking, some marijuana use.
Parents’ advisory: This is too violent for kids. OK for mature teens.
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'DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD'
Rated R for teen drug use, language and some sexual references.
What it’s about: A group of siblings have to care for themselves while their mom is away at a mental health retreat.
The kid attractor factor: The young cast and comedic elements.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Kids can learn to thrive and survive if they work together.
Violence: Aside from teenage high jinks, none.
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: References to sex.
Drugs: Teens drinking, vaping and using marijuana.
Parents’ advisory: This is a bit naughty for younger kids but OK for teens.
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