Parents’ Guide to Movies

Published 5:00 am Friday, April 6, 2012

‘TITANIC 3-D’

Rating: PG-13 for disaster-related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language.

What it’s about: A poor young man and a young woman of privilege meet on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic.

The kid attractor factor: Young Kate, Younger Leo, young love, and a big ship sinks.

Violence: Fisticuffs, gun play, cruelty and mass drownings.

Language: A spot of swearing, here and there.

Sex: One famous nude scene, one famous motorcar make-out scene.

Drugs: Alcohol and cigarettes are consumed.

Parents’ advisory: The 3-D isn’t the big pull here. The real draw is the fact that this spectacle is back on the big screen, suitable for 13 and older.

‘MIRROR MIRROR’

Rating: PG for some fantasy action and mild rude humor.

What it’s about: Snow White’s wicked Queen/ stepmom wants to off her, but seven snarky dwarfs save the day.

The kid attractor factor: Snow White, dwarfs, a noble prince, a fairytale come to life.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Your weakness is only a weakness if YOU think of it that way.” “Stealing isn’t work.”

Violence: Sword fights.

Language: Disney clean.

Sex: A little kissing, a little joking around the idea of “took advantage of me.”

Drugs: A glass of wine.

Parents’ advisory: Perfectly kid-friendly, suitable for all ages.

‘WRATH OF THE TITANS’

Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy violence and action.

What it’s about: Zeus is snatched and taken to the underworld by Hades, so Perseus must venture down to rescue him.

The kid attractor factor: A sword-and-sorcery fantasy built around Greek gods and special effects.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “If you have power, you also have a duty.”

Violence: Lots of swordplay, a little blood, more than a few deaths.

Language: Mythically clean.

Sex: One overdue smooch.

Drugs: Not even wine.

Parents’ advisory: So many gods and demigods to keep track of, this will confuse younger viewers in between sword fights. Suitable for 10 and older.

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.

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