“FREE FIRE”

Rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, sexual references and drug use.

What it’s about: A group of arms dealers and the Irish Republican Army get into a shootout in a destroyed factory.

The kid attractor factor: The violent genre, action, and stars Brie Larson and Armie Hammer could draw teen audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Don’t bring more guns to a gun fight?

Violence: Extreme — the entire film is a barrage of bloody gunfire. Gory wounds, lots of blood and carnage.

Language: Swearing throughout

Sexuality: Some crude sexual references.

Drugs: Heroin

Parents advisory: Very much NOT for children. OK for older, mature teens only.

“BORN IN CHINA”

Raing: G

What it’s about: The latest Disneynature documentary follows animals born in China — pandas, cranes, golden monkeys, antelopes, snow leopards.

The kid attractor factor: The cute factor for sure — kids can’t resist these adorable animals.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Life is a cycle; death is not an end but a moment in a never ending circle.

Violence: A scene of snow leopards hunting baby yaks gets violent, some fights between golden monkeys, a hawk snatching baby monkeys for food.

Language: None

Sexuality: None

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: Fun, adorable, and educational for all ages. Perfect for kids to try documentary/nonfiction movies.

This guide, compiled by Tribune News Service film critics, is published here every Saturday. It can 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.