'THE NORTHMAN'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, some sexual content and nudity.
What it’s about: A gritty, historically accurate retelling of the Scandinavian myth of Amleth, a bloody revenge tale.
The kid attractor factor: Not much, this is heavy-duty and violent Viking lore. Maybe some appeal for teens.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Fate is inevitable and death is divine
Violence: Extreme gory violence throughout. This is a tale of a warrior seeking revenge for his father's death and wreaking havoc. There is extreme violence including stabbing, arrows, dismembering, disemboweling, etc
Language: None
Sex: One sex scene and references to sex and sexual violence, a couple of scenes that include nudity.
Drugs: A hallucinatory mushroom trip.
Parents’ advisory: This is very violent and not appropriate for kids. OK for mature teens.
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'THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT'
Rated R for language throughout, some sexual references, drug use and violence.
What it’s about: An action-comedy starring Nicolas Cage as actor Nicolas Cage. A self-aware Hollywood commentary as buddy comedy.
The kid attractor factor: Teens might be into it for the comic and action elements.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Family is more important than work ambition.
Violence: Lots of shooting and otherwise cartoonish but un-bloody violence.
Language: Swearing throughout
Sex: References to sex but no nudity or sex scenes.
Drugs: The buddies take acid to spark their creativity
Parents’ advisory: This is a fairly harmless action-comedy with a sweet family message. Some swearing and violence but otherwise OK for teens.
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