'THE COMMUTER'
Rated PG-13 for some intense action/violence, and language.
What it's about: A suburban life insurance salesman and ex-cop is tasked with an impossible moral choice aboard his commuter train home.
The kid attractor factor: The action genre and star Liam Neeson could attract teens.
Good lessons/bad lessons: No matter what someone tries to force you into, there's always a way to do the right thing.
Violence: Some extreme fighting and violence, including with weapons such as guns and knives. An explosive trail derailment and other moments of peril on, around and under the train.
Language: A couple of instances of strong language.
Sexuality: None.
Drugs: None.
Parents advisory: This thriller is too violent for kids, but OK for teens.
'PADDINGTON 2'
Rated PG for some action and mild rude humor.
What it's about: Everyone's favorite British bear goes to jail (!) when he's framed for the theft of a precious pop-up book.
The kid attractor factor: The gentle humor, animated bear and family-friendly adventure will attract kids and their parents.
Good lessons/bad lessons: If you're nice and polite the world will be right. Be good and gentle to everyone. Always help others and look for the good in them.
Violence: A harrowing action sequence set on a train with crashes, smashes and close calls, but no bodily injury.
Language: None.
Sexuality: Paddington washes a window with his butt.
Drugs: Just marmalade.
Parents advisory: Wonderful entertainment for kids of all ages. The littlest ones could find the train sequence too scary.
