'BAD BOYS FOR LIFE'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout, sexual references and brief drug use.
What it's about: The third installment in the "Bad Boys" franchise finds the boys grappling with what it means to be "Good Men," while battling nefarious criminals, of course.
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to the action comedy genre.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Ride together, die together (i.e. always be there for your partner).
Violence: Lots of extreme bloody violence, gratuitous shooting and stabbing, fiery infernos, explosions, torture, grenades, etc.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: References to sex.
Drugs: References drugs and brief onscreen cocaine use.
Parents' advisory: Too violent for kids! OK for teens only.
'DOLITTLE'
Rated PG for some action, rude humor and brief language.
What it's about: The classic children's character goes back to his Victorian roots in this talking animal adventure tale.
The kid attractor factor: The animals, family-friendly story and humor.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Helping others is really a way to help yourself.
Violence: Some action and perilous sequences.
Language: Just rude jokes about bums and other bodily functions.
Sex: None.
Drugs: None.
Parents' advisory: OK for kids of all ages, though likely too scary for the smallest ones.
