'THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2'
Rated PG for some action and rude humor.
What it's about: Manhattan's cutest and most rambunctious pets get up to mischief again in this animated sequel.
The kid attractor factor: The cutesy animal characters, humor and animation.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Don't run away from life, run right at it.
Violence: Some perilous sequences of chases, action, fighting, etc.
Language: None.
Sexuality: None.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: Animated fun for kids of all ages, but toddlers and small children may be scared of the action sequences.
'DARK PHOENIX'
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action including some gunplay, disturbing images and brief strong language.
What it's about: An exploration of the all-powerful mutant Jean Grey in the last X-Men installment (for now).
The kid attractor factor: Teens and kids will be drawn to these comic book characters and action.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Your emotions make you strong, not weak.
Violence: Some intense sequences of violence _ a gruesome car accident, several brutal battles between the mutants and the aliens who have come to take her power (and the military).
Language: One instance of strong language.
Sexuality: A kiss.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: This X-Men film features young characters and will appeal to teens and older kids. OK for that audience but too scary for young children.
