‘ARTHUR CHRISTMAS’

Rating: PG for some mild rude humor

What it’s about: When the new, space-age hyperefficient North Pole misses delivering one present on Christmas Eve, Santa’s dopey youngest son makes it his mission to finish the job.

The kid attractor factor: Animated elves, wacky British humor and a funny use of 3-D.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “It doesn’t matter how it gets there, so long as a gift is delivered.”

Violence: Lions and missiles and Chihuahuas. Oh, my.

Language: Disney clean

Sex: Not even a hint

Drugs: None

Parents’ advisory: Daft, dizzy and ever-so British, the humor in this one is suitable for all ages.

‘THE MUPPETS’

Rating: PG for some mild rude humor

What it’s about: Adult fans of the Muppets try to get the gang back together to save their old theater.

The kid attractor factor: Muppets, and lots of them. Songs, dance numbers and judo-chopping pigs.

Good lessons/bad lessons: You never forget the entertainers who made you laugh as a child.

Violence: Slapstick

Language: Quite clean, save for one Jack Black reference to a pingpong-balls suit.

Sex: Disney safe

Drugs: Muppets don’t drink. Or smoke.

Parents’ advisory: Suitable for all ages, and you’ll want to sit through it with the kids because of the nostalgia.

‘HAPPY FEET TWO’

Rating: PG for some rude humor and mild peril

What it’s about: Plucky penguins must team up with other species to save a colony trapped by icebergs.

The kid attractor factor: The dancing/singing “Happy Feet” penguins go all hip-hop on us.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “When things go wrong, running away is not the answer.”

Violence: Penguins in peril

Language: Disney clean

Sex: Penguin flirtation

Drugs: None

Parents’ advisory: The “mild peril” is extremely mild, the “rude humor” not that rude. Suitable for all ages.

This guide, compiled by Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel film critic Roger Moore, should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance.