'THE WOMAN KING'
Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity.
What it’s about: Based on the real-life Agojie woman warriors from the Dahomey Kingdom, this historical epic follows a brutal battle for freedom from slavery in West Africa in the early 19th century.
The kid attractor factor: Young adults and kids might be drawn to the powerful story of female warriors, and action-adventure genre.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Fight for your people, fight for your sisters, fight for yourself.
Violence: Extreme violence and fighting throughout — shootings, stabbings, throat-slitting, etc. Not too gory but definitely violent.
Language: None
Sex: Implied sex scene, some partial nudity (nothing graphic), references to rape.
Drugs: None
Parents’ advisory: This is definitely a violent action film, probably best for teens, but OK for older kids.
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'THE SILENT TWINS'
Rated R for drug use, some sexual content, nudity, language and disturbing material.
What it’s about: The true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twins from Wales who only spoke to each other and communicated through their creative writing.
The kid attractor factor: This quirky indie is fairly dark and doesn't have much appeal for younger audiences.
Good lessons/bad lessons: The world can be a harsh place for those who are different.
Violence: Some vandalism, a few disturbing scenes with stop-motion animated figures.
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: A sex scene, some nudity.
Drugs: Drinking and huffing chemicals.
Parents’ advisory: This strange and intimate drama has more appeal for adult audiences. Not really appropriate for kids.
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