‘RISE OF THE GUARDIANS’

Rating: PG for thematic elements and some mildly scary action.

What it’s about: The “Guardians of Childhood,” aka Santa, The Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc., struggle to keep the bogeyman from ruining childhood.

The kid attractor factor: It’s animated and it has Santa, elves and a holiday theme (sort of).

Good lessons/ bad lessons: Belief in magic and the supernatural is an important part of childhood.

Violence: Stylized, animated, some chilling effects.

Language: A Dreamworks movie that is Disney clean.

Sex: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents’ advisory: Kids who read ‘The Guardians of Childhood’ book may get more out of this than kids, and adults, who didn’t. Suitable for all ages.

‘TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN — PART 2’

Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sensuality and partial nudity.

What it’s about: Bella’s half-vampire baby is growing up, and that has the other vampires nervous.

The kid attractor factor: Those teen vampires Bella and Edward have settled down and started a family. And have to fight to protect it.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: Even hardened enemies can be reasoned with, if they see the consequences of their stubbornness.

Violence: More than the other “Twilight” movies. Vampires, wolves and humans die.

Language: A scattering of mild profanity.

Sex: Nothing very graphic, though there is some skin.

Drugs: None.

Parents’ advisory: If they’ve seen the earlier “Twilights,” this one won’t hurt them. Suitable for 13 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.