Family guide to new movie releases

'THE AERONAUTS'

Rated PG-13 for some peril and thematic elements.

What it's about: Inspired by the true stories of Victorian scientists and adventurers who took to hot air balloons, this is the tale of James Glaisher, one of the first meteorologists, and his fictional trip with a female aeronaut.

The kid attractor factor: Teens might be drawn to the adventure storyline and Victorian style.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Listen to each other, take care of each other, and don't fly too close to the sun (or stars).

Violence: Some scenes of peril aboard the balloon, injuries and references to death.

Language: None.

Sex: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents' advisory: A fairly tame old-timey adventure, but too intense for young children.

'PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE'

Rated R for some nudity and sexuality.

What it's about: A 19th century tale of a romance between a lady and her female portrait painter.

The kid attractor factor: Kids will not be into this romantic period drama, but perhaps teens would be.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Open yourself up to others despite the possibility of heartbreak.

Violence: None.

Language: None.

Sex: Kissing and some nudity but no graphic sex scenes.

Drugs: Smoking tobacco, drinking wine and a suggestion of some plant-based hallucinogen.

Parents' advisory: This lovely romantic tale is a bit mature, but appropriate for teens.