'ELEMENTAL'
Rated PG for some peril, thematic elements and brief language.
What it’s about: In Element City, an unlikely love story unfolds, between water and fire.
The kid attractor factor: The animation and kid-friendly story.
Good lessons/bad lessons: One of the greatest gifts you can give a loved one is your own happiness. Being a "good daughter" means living your life to the fullest potential. Emotions are meant to be expressed.
Violence: Some perilous and dangerous situations.
Language: None, some suggestive language.
Sex: A chaste kiss.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This family friendly film is beautiful and touching. A sweet love story appropriate for kids of all ages.
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'THE BLACKENING'
Rated R for pervasive language, violence and drug use.
What it’s about: A group of friends gather for a college reunion weekend and test the trope — if all the characters in the horror movie are Black, who dies first?
The kid attractor factor: Not much — this horror comedy is pretty naughty.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Testing cultural currency can be a dangerous game.
Violence: A psycho, crossbow wielding killer stalks and attacks the group of friends, there is shooting, stabbing, fighting, etc.
Language: Strong language and swearing throughout.
Sex: References to sex.
Drugs: Frequent onscreen drug use including MDMA, Adderrall and drinking.
Parents’ advisory: This is too mature for kids — teens and adults only.
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