'THE CARD COUNTER'
Rated R for some disturbing violence, graphic nudity, language and brief sexuality.
What it’s about: A poker player with a violent past is confronted by a young man with a revenge plot while he works his way up the tournament ladder to the World Series of Poker
The kid attractor factor: This is an adult drama, not much appeal for the kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: You can't outrun your past but you can try to find the sweetness in connections along the way.
Violence: Some extreme bloody torture, beatings, etc.
Language: Swearing and strong language
Sex: A sex scene, no nudity
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This adult drama deals with themes of war, torture and prison. It's too mature for kids but okay for mature teens.
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'QUEENPINS'
Rated R for language throughout.
What it’s about: Based on the true story of a Phoenix woman who defrauded companies out of millions via a counterfeit coupon ring.
The kid attractor factor: Kids and teens might be drawn to the crime comedy genre.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Honestly, unclear. Crime pays?
Violence: Gun sales and arms deals ... no guns are fired but they are on screen frequently.
Language: Swearing throughout and crude scatological humor.
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Rated R for language but plays like a PG-13. This deals with mature themes of crime, etc., but okay for teens.
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