'DEAR EVAN HANSEN'
Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving suicide, brief strong language and some suggestive references.
What it’s about: Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, the film is the story of an isolated teen who becomes caught up in a lie about a classmate's suicide.
The kid attractor factor: Teens and older kids may be drawn to the source material and content.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Always tell the truth, even if a lie is what someone wants to hear.
Violence: References to suicide and suicide attempts, an accident falling out of a tree, reckless driving.
Language: Some swearing
Sex: References to hookups, homosexuality, etc.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Okay for older kids and teens.
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'BIRDS OF PARADISE'
Rated R for drug use, sexual content, language and brief nudity.
What it’s about: Two teenage girls compete for the top prize at a Paris ballet school
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to this sexy and sordid tale of competitive ballet
Good lessons/bad lessons: It's okay to break with the system and follow your heart. You are your only advocate.
Violence: Some slapping, fisticuffs, fighting, references to suicide
Language: Swearing throughout
Sex: A few sex scenes, some nudity
Drugs: Drug use (pills, etc.), smoking and drinking throughout
Parents’ advisory: This is aimed at a young adult/teen audience, and it's okay for teens of all ages, but it does contain some racy material including sex and drug material so be aware of that for your teenager.
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