* Suitable for families

”Cars,” grade B+

(G) – Disney and Pixar animators turn their imaginations loose on NASCAR culture, resulting in dazzling images and humor a notch below ”Over the Hedge.” A few lightly crude jokes won’t bother parents.

”Garfield: A Tail of Two Kittie,” grade B-

(PG) – A few off-color jokes likely won’t offend parents, or corrupt children, in this sequel that blends live actors and animation.

”Nacho Libre,” grade D

(PG) – The creators of Napoleon Dynamite cast wild man Jack Black as a Mexican priest who yearns to become a professional wrestler. That means comical ring violence, plus some crude humor.

”Over the Hedge,” grade A-

(PG) – Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling and Steve Carell lend voices to animated wildlife foraging for food in suburbia. Briefly rude humor and mild peril.

* Suitable, with reservations

”An Inconvenient Truth,” grade A-

(PG) -Former Vice President Al Gore warns viewers against the dangers of global warming. Nothing objectionable, unless your political views are really working to find something. However, children probably won’t be entertained.

”The Lake House,” grade B-

(PG) – Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock play lovers living two years apart in this supernatural drama. Brief profanity and a disturbing image. Children likely won’t be interested in a mature love story.

”Superman Returns,” grade B-

(PG-13) – Just try keeping children away from this one. The Man of Steel still espouses positive values, even in the midst of action violence that earned the MPAA rating. A few mature themes pass faster than a speeding bullet.

”X-Men: The Last Stand,” grade B+

(PG-13) – The Marvel Comics superheroes battle humans wishing to ”cure” them, in an allegory that draws comparisons to anti-gay activism. That vague, mature theme, a spate of action violence, a dash of profanity and one sensual scene make this suitable for teenagers but not for small children.

* Not suitable

”The Break-Up,” grade C-

(PG-13) – Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn play disbanding lovers fighting a custody battle over the apartment they share. The comedy includes sexual content and humor, a well-publicized partial nude scene for Aniston and profanity.

”Click,” grade A-

(PG-13) – Adam Sandler’s supernatural comedy contains the crude humor, profanity, sexually charged jokes and drug references that made him a star.

”The Da Vinci Code,” grade C-

(PG-13) – The controversial adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel includes violence, disturbing images, brief drug references and sexual content, but it’s his central theme of revisionist religion that may make some parents wary and ready to discuss it with children if they see it.

”The Devil Wears Prada,” grade B

(PG-13) – A stylish comedy of ill manners isn’t likely to keep children entertained. The film’s frequent profanity, brief sensuality and mature, backbiting themes are suitable only for adults.

”The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” grade C+

(PG-13) – More reckless examples set for future automobile drivers, plus violence, profanity and sexual content.

”Mission: Impossible III,” grade B+

(PG-13) – Tom Cruise’s spy thriller continues the series’ emphasis on intense action violence, plus a measure of profanity and sensuality.