‘THE THREE STOOGES’

Rating: PG for slapstick action violence, some rude and suggestive humor, including language.

What it’s about: Three orphans grow up to wear very bad haircuts and solve their problems with dope slaps.

The kid attractor factor: Their parents, or maybe grandparents, will have told them about the Stooges.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: Don’t try this eye-poking/ hammer hitting/ slapping/ punching/ pinching thing at home, kids.

Violence: Non-stop slapstick.

Language: Shockingly clean.

Sex: Sofia Vergara’s breasts make a funny sound when squished.

Drugs: None at all.

Parents’ advisory: The spirits of Larry, Moe and Curly return to life in this kid-friendly farce, suitable for all ages.

‘THE CABIN IN THE WOODS’

Rating: R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use and some sexuality/ nudity.

What it’s about: College pals head off to a relaxing weekend at a cabin. In the woods. Tragedy follows.

The kid attractor factor: A horror movie that toys with horror movie conventions.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: Words to live by in a horror movie — “No matter what happens, we should stick together.”

Violence: Oodles and oodles.

Language: Profanity, but not as much as you might think.

Sex: Suggested, with topless moments, here and there.

Drugs: One character is a pothead. So yeah, dude.

Parents’ advisory: Kids will want to see the “hot” new horror picture, but it’s entirely too violent, too sexual and too pot-friendly for anybody younger than 15.

‘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: A fairytale come to life.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “Your weakness is only a weakness if YOU think of it that way.”

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.

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.