Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Entertainment News
'CHALLENGERS'
Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content and graphic nudity.
What it’s about: A love triangle set in the world of professional tennis.
The kid attractor factor: This is an adult drama, not much appeal for kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Relationships are complex, messy and require compromise.
Violence: Just violence against tennis rackets.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: References to sex, sexual scenarios, infidelity and full-frontal male nudity.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is too mature for kids, but fine for teens.
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'UNSUNG HERO'
Rated PG for thematic elements.
What it’s about: The story of the Smallbone family, who emigrated to America in the early '90s and became successful musical artists in the Christian pop/rock realm.
The kid attractor factor: More of a family drama but might be some appeal for kids who are fans of the music.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Never give up on your dreams, or your kids' dreams.
Violence: None
Language: None
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is fine for kids even though it deals with heavy family themes and challenges at times.
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