'JOKER'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images.
What it's about: A gritty, dark backstory for the DC Comics villain, set in a 1970s-era Gotham.
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to a story about the notorious Batman villain, who has been portrayed by many actors over the years.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Good lesson: Everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves empathy. Bad lesson: If you're not getting the attention you want, take it, violently.
Violence: Some extreme violent moments including stabbing, shooting, brutal beatings, riots.
Language: Some swearing and strong language.
Sexuality: Some pornographic and sexual images.
Drugs: Pharmaceuticals.
Parents advisory: This is thematically quite dark, and has some gruesomely violent images. Appropriate only for older teens, not for kids.
