'BOOKSMART'
Rated R for strong sexual content and language throughout, drug use and drinking _ all involving teens.
What it's about: Two teenage best friends decide to let their hair down for one last night before graduation.
The kid attractor factor: Teen girls will be drawn to the young stars, high school setting and comedy.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Be an ally, not an enemy. Celebrate your friends and yourself everyday. See people for who they are, not the gossip and nicknames.
Violence: None.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sexuality: Frank discussions of sex, masturbation, teen kissing/groping, brief nudity, a brief sex scene.
Drugs: Onscreen drug use and references to drugs, teenage drinking.
Parents advisory: While this has a lot of language, this funny and fierce female friendship story is appropriate for older kids and teens.
'ALADDIN'
Rated PG for some action/peril.
What it's about: A thief falls in love with a princess and uses his three wishes from a genie to get closer to her.
The kid attractor factor: Familiarity with the animated film, as well as the colorful musical genre.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Be yourself, power corrupts, look out for others, and don't lie_there's no easy way fix or easy way out.
Violence: Some chase scenes, threatening, etc.
Language: None.
Sexuality: A chaste kiss.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: A fun film for the whole family.
