'THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS'
Rated R for violence and some language.
What it’s about: This fourth installment of "The Matrix" sees Thomas Anderson, aka Neo, going back into the Matrix, and hoping to rescue his one true love, Trinity.
The kid attractor factor: Older kids and teens might be drawn to the action/adventure, especially if they have seen the previous films.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Fight for love, fight for what's right and always look for the opportunities to see outside the matrix.
Violence: Some extreme fighting, action and violence. Kung fu, martial arts, bloody fisticuffs and showdowns, peril, etc.
Language: Some strong language
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Too violent for kids — appropriate for teens and adults.
'THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH'
Rated R for violence.
What it’s about: Joel Coen's spare, visually stunning adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play, with Denzel Washington in the titular role.
The kid attractor factor: Not much — this is more for adults, unless you have a Shakespeare-loving teen.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Be careful what you wish for (or what the witches prophesy).
Violence: This is a story about war, political assassinations and murder. There's gory violence, the murder of children, etc. It's violent.
Language: None
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This classic piece of Shakespeare probably won't appeal to young kids, but could be illuminating for teens who are willing to engage with the material.
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