Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Parenting News
'THE LIFE OF CHUCK'
Rated R for language.
What it’s about: A cosmic, philosophical extraordinary story about one ordinary life.
The kid attractor factor: While this is a life-affirming story that can appeal to a wide swath of audiences, it's more of an adult drama.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Live your life to the fullest — get out there and dance.
Violence: Some apocalyptic images and themes of death and dying.
Language: Some swearing throughout.
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Appropriate for all ages, though some of the themes of death and apocalypse are rather heavy for younger audiences.
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'FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA'
Rated R for strong/bloody violence throughout, and language.
What it’s about: Set in the John Wickiverse, a young girl is trained as a ballerina assassin before setting out to find the group that murdered her father.
The kid attractor factor: This hyper-violent action movie doesn't much appeal to kids — maybe teens.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Vengeance is its own code. Question your choices — is it fate or a choice?
Violence: Extreme bloody violence throughout — combat, weapons, shooting, stabbing, grenades, flamethrowers, et al.
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Way too violent for younger kids. For teens and up only
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