Family fare: Movie reviews for parents
by Nell Minow
Jan 12, 2011 07:40PM
“Season of the Witch”
Assessments from a parent’s perspective of this week’s openings and recent titles:
‘The Green Hornet’
Rated PG-13 for sequences of violent action, language, sensuality and drug content
Translation: Comic-book fantasy violence, with many characters injured and killed, and brief graphic images. Death of a parent. Drinking and drug dealing. Sexual references and a non-explicit situation. Very strong language for a PG-13.
Recommendation: High school ages to adults.
Family discussion: How does it differ from other superhero movies? Why does Britt change his mind about his father?
If you like this, try: The “Green Hornet” television series co-starring Bruce Lee.
‘The Dilemma’
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving sexual content.
Translation: Adultery, with many sexual references and situations, including brief nudity (male butt, stripper and animated characters). A homophobic reference. Very strong and crude language. Drinking and gambling. Violence (fistfights and gunfire).
Recommendation: Mature teenagers to adults.
Family discussion: Should Ronny tell Nick the truth? How did Ronny’s experience change his views about his own relationship?
If you like this, try: “He’s Just Not That Into You.”
‘Season of the Witch’
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and disturbing content.
Translation: Many disturbing and grisly images including dead bodies and plague victims. Demonic wolves and a devil figure. Battle scenes and sword fights, with characters injured and killed. Alcohol use. A brief sexual reference and non-explicit, non-sexual nudity.
Recommendation: High school ages to adults.
Family discussion: When do the characters require proof and when do they rely on faith?
If you like this, try: “Ladyhawke” and “Dragonslayer.”
Nell Minow is the film critic for the website beliefnet.com.