Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Entertainment News
THE DOG STARS
Rated R for strong violence and language.
What it’s about: A post-apocalyptic tale of survival and finding things to live for.
The kid attractor factor: This is an adult drama with some violence, action and heavy themes, not for kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: There can still be life after death.
Violence: Some scenes of extreme violence: shooting, stabbing, explosions, fire, etc.
Language: Some swearing
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Too violent for kids. OK for teens.
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COYOTE VS. ACME
Rated PG for cartoon violence and some language.
What it’s about: A legal potboiler featuring the Looney Tunes, Wile E. Coyote finally gets it together to sue the Acme company for faulty products.
The kid attractor factor: The cartoon characters and silly humor.
Good lessons/bad lessons: It's important to try, even if you fail, and try again.
Violence: Some cartoon violence in the vein of Looney Tunes (shocking but the characters are resilient).
Language: Some swearing
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Not exactly aimed at kids, but fine for older kids and teens.
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