‘Earth’
Rating: rating G.
What it’s about: A documentary trip from pole to pole, showing endangered polar bears, embattled elephants and other creatures from nature in their natural setting, a setting that is challenging because of climate change.
The Kid Attractor Factor: All sorts of funny, cute critters.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Make every day Earth Day.
Violence: Lions attacking an elephant, sharks eating seals, nature being natural.
Language: Disney clean.
Sex: None.
Drugs: None.
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Parents’ advisory: A solid sampler of the best material from BBC nature documentaries.
‘Fighting’
Rating: PG-13 for intense fight sequences, a sex scene and brief strong language.
What it’s about: An Alabama boy turned New York hustler makes his mark in unsanctioned, no-holds-barred mixed-martial-arts fights.
The Kid Attractor Factor: Channing Tatum of “Step Up 2: The Streets” stars.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Even hustlers get hustled.
Violence: Vicious brawls, a minor shooting, not a lot of blood.
Language: Rare moments of profanity.
Sex: Suggested.
Drugs: A hint of alcohol.
Parents’ advisory: Pretty violent in spite of its sweet streak.