Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Parenting News
'FREAKIER FRIDAY'
Rated PG for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references.
What it’s about: This sequel to the 2003 body swap comedy sees Anna (Lindsay Lohan) all grown up and contending with a teenager of her own while she gets ready to marry the handsome Eric (Manny Jacinto), while managing his daughter, and her overbearing mom (Jamie Lee Curtis).
The kid attractor factor: The familiar material, and family-friendly comedy will be a draw to audiences.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Try to imagine issues in your rival's experience before you make judgments — walk a mile in their (fashionable) shoes.
Violence: Some reckless driving.
Language: Some suggestive language, toilet humor.
Sex: None
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Fine and fun for kids and parents.
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'WEAPONS'
Rated R for strong bloody violence and grisly images, language throughout, some sexual content and drug use.
What it’s about: When 17 kids go missing in the middle of the night, a town unravels.
The kid attractor factor: This is a horror movie, too intense for younger audiences.
Good lessons/bad lessons: There is always some evil at the root of a mystery like this.
Violence: Some bloody images and extreme violence (beatings/shootings).
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: A brief sex scene, no nudity, and references to sex.
Drugs: On-screen meth use and drug paraphernalia.
Parents’ advisory: Too violent and scary for younger audiences, OK for teens.
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