Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Parenting News
'SINNERS'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, sexual content and language.
What it’s about: A historical horror movie about twin brothers returning to their hometown in Mississippi in 1932 and encountering otherworldly danger.
The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to this big horror blockbuster film for the big screen genre thrills.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Beware those that would seek to infiltrate and exploit your community.
Violence: Extreme bloody violence throughout — shooting, stabbing, biting, explosions, etc.
Language: Swearing throughout.
Sex: Several frank sex scenes but no graphic nudity.
Drugs: Alcohol
Parents’ advisory: Too violent and sexy for kids. OK for mature teens.
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'THE WEDDING BANQUET'
Rated R for language and some sexual material/nudity.
What it’s about: A remake of the 1993 Ang Lee film, the story follows a sham marriage between a gay Korean artist and his lesbian roommate.
The kid attractor factor: This is more of an adult drama, but some teens and young adults might be interested in this dramedy.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Family is everything — chosen and biological.
Violence: None
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: References to sex and some nudity.
Drugs: Binge drinking.
Parents’ advisory: Fine for teens, a bit too mature for kids.
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