'TURNING RED'
Rated PG for thematic material, suggestive content and language.
What it’s about: A Chinese Canadian girl finds she's been passed down a very inconvenient curse: turning into a panda when she gets too excited.
The kid attractor factor: The animated style and kid-friendly coming of age tale.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Be yourself, authentically and always, wherever you are, and whomever you are with. Share your feelings instead of letting them build up and explode.
Violence: Some cartoony action violence, Godzilla-style.
Language: Some language/suggestive content about tween crushes.
Sex: Lots of ogling of cute boys and boy bands, as 13-year-old girls are wont to do.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: A super cute, fun, exuberant and empowering tale about learning to be yourself.
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'THE ADAM PROJECT'
Rated PG-13 for violence/action, language and suggestive references.
What it’s about: A time traveler searching for his wife ends up meeting his 12-year-old self and partnering with him on a mission.
The kid attractor factor: This throwback action adventure film will appeal to kids, especially with a young actor in the lead.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Hug your mom when you get the chance, tell your kids you love them often and always.
Violence: Some fantasy type violence and explosions (no blood)
Language: Some swearing, particularly from Young Adam.
Sex: A suggested sex scene, no nudity
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: A fun, kid-friendly adventure film. Too violent for younger kids.
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