‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material.
What it’s about: Decepticons seek revenge on Earth, General Motors and Shia LaBeouf.
The Kid Attractor Factor: Cars that turn into empathetic, brawling robots and Megan Fox.
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Good lessons/bad lessons: Loyalty counts.
Violence: Constant, though there’s little blood despite a staggering body count.
Language: Some profanity.
Sex: Megan Fox meets an amorous robot.
Drugs: Pot-stuffed brownies are served.
Parents’ advisory: A sniggering attitude toward sex, pot, etc.
‘My Sister’s Keeper’
Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, sensuality, language and brief teen drinking.
What it’s about: A little girl sues to get out of having to donate a kidney to her dying sister.
The Kid Attractor Factor: Teens and tweens struggling with moral decisions.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Letting go is sometimes the noblest act of all.
Violence: Leukemia is a violent illness.
Language: Some profanity.
Sex: A very sick teen makes out with her boyfriend.
Drugs: A very sick teen gets drunk.
Parents’ advisory: A good family film for those with kids 12 and up.