'ALINE'
Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material and brief language.
What it’s about: An unauthorized biopic inspired by the life of singing superstar Celine Dion, fictionalized here as Aline Dieu.
The kid attractor factor: Younger ones who may be superfans of Celine Dion may be interested.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Nothing is more important than love. Cherish it and prioritize that in your life.
Violence: None
Language: Some strong language.
Sex: References to sex but nothing graphic.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: A fun and wacky musical biopic that would be OK for older kids and teens.
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'COW'
No MPAA rating
What it’s about: A verite-style wordless documentary following the day-to-day life of an English dairy cow.
The kid attractor factor: Not much — this one is pretty artsy and advanced for young audiences.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Life is hard, but beautiful too.
Violence: The cows suffer some violence and cruelty over the course of their working lives.
Language: None
Sex: A graphic cow-on-cow mating scene.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is a frank look at the realities of dairy farming and might be a bit much for kids. OK for teens.
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