“THIS IS 40”

Rating: R for sexual content, crude humor, pervasive language and some drug material

What it’s about: A wealthy Los Angeles couple don’t take kindly to hitting that milestone 40th birthday.

The kid attractor factor: Kids behave badly in the presence of immature adults. Also behaving badly.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Even adults will lie to get out of trouble with the school principal.

Violence: Bullying, comical threats.

Language: Just filthy.

Sex: Most certainly.

Drugs: Why, yes. Pot.

Parents’ advisory: Well, at least there’s no violence. Still too adult for anybody under 13.

“JACK REACHER”

Rating: PG-13 for violence, language and some drug material

What it’s about: An ex-military policeman is the only hope a lawyer has of finding out if her client is the murderous sniper prosecutors say he is.

The kid attractor factor: Tom Cruise, kicking butt, cracking wise.

Good lessons/bad lessons: The truth is not always obvious.

Violence: Shootings, and their emotional consequences; a righteous beating or two.

Language: Not that rough.

Sex: Flirted with.

Drugs: Alcohol, meth addicts.

Parents’ advisory: Pretty much what you’d hope for in a PG-13 action picture — not much profanity, violence has ugly consequences. OK for 13-and-up.

This guide, compiled by Orlando Sentinel film critic Roger Moore, is published here every Friday. It should be used with the MPAA rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included, along with R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance.