Family guide to new movie releases
Published in Entertainment News
'WICKED: FOR GOOD'
Rated PG for action/violence, some suggestive material and thematic material.
What it’s about: The second act of the hit Broadway musical adaptation comes to the screen in part two, in which Glinda truly learns what it means to be "good."
The kid attractor factor: Kids will be drawn to the magical world of Oz, the songs, the stars and the spectacle.
Good lessons/bad lessons: To be "good" is to take action, to think critically, and to stand up against injustice and for what is right and truthful.
Violence: Some threats of violence and perilous situations. A suggested death in a cyclone.
Language: None
Sex: An intimate love scene (nothing graphic).
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: Fine for kids of all ages (perhaps not the youngest moviegoers).
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'RENTAL FAMILY'
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some strong language, and suggestive material.
What it’s about: An American actor in Tokyo finds himself working for a strange company that stages situations for real-life people to work through their issues. Along the way, he finds the connection he's been searching for.
The kid attractor factor: Kids might be drawn to the gentle humor and story of connection.
Good lessons/bad lessons: We need each other to make it through the challenges of life. We can't do it alone.
Violence: None — some dangerous/perilous situations.
Language: Some language/swearing.
Sex: Suggestion of sex work and intimate scenes/extramarital affairs. Nothing graphic.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: More aimed at adults but fine for older kids.
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