Parents’ Guide to Movies

Published 5:00 am Friday, June 27, 2008

• Suitable for families

“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” grade B-

(PG) — The faith-based allegory continues, with more epic battle sequences and mild violence. “Dinosaurs Alive!”

(Not rated, probably G) — This IMAX documentary contains nothing objectionable, although computer-generated dinosaurs may frighten some. “Kung Fu Panda,” grade A-

(PG) — Children will enjoy animated animals performing silly martial arts stunts. Parents need to caution them about trying these moves at home. “Nim’s Island”

(PG) — A novelist (Jodie Foster) helps a young fan (Abigail Breslin) find her missing father. Mild action violence and child peril, plus a few rude words. “WALL-E”

(G) — Nothing is offensive in Pixar/Disney’s latest animated moneymaker.

• Suitable for families, with reservations

“Get Smart,” grade B

(PG-13) — Steve Carell (“Evan Almighty”) stars in an update of the 1960s TV hit; contains rude humor, action violence and brief profanity. “The Incredible Hulk,” grade B

(PG-13) — The rating is the result of “sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images and brief suggestive content.” Sounds true to the Marvel Comics universe. “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” grade B+

(PG-13) — The fabled movie hero returns with more fisticuffs and bloodless gunplay. Some scary images figure into the plot, as well as a few profanities. “Iron Man,” grade A-

(PG-13) — A Marvel Comics superhero (Robert Downey Jr.) kicks off the blockbuster season. Intense sci-fi action, with a dash of suggestiveness and brief alcohol abuse. “Young@Heart,” grade A-

(PG) — This documentary about a seniors chorus belting out rock ’n’ roll songs could be fun for older kids who love their grandparents. Brief profanity and mature themes of mortality.

• Not suitable

“Baby Mama,” grade B

(PG-13) — Tina Fey’s comedy of surrogate motherhood contains crude and sexual humor, profanity and brief drug references. “The Love Guru,” grade D-

(PG-13) — A new age spiritualist (Mike Myers) saves a hockey player’s marriage and his team’s season. The rating is the result of “crude and sexual content throughout, language, some comic violence and drug references.” “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan,” grade D+

(PG-13) — Adam Sandler’s comedy includes frequent sexual references, rear nudity, profanity, violence and a constant homophobic vibe.

The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Only films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included in this weekly listing, along with occasional R-rated films that may have entertainment value or educational value for older children with parental guidance. Compiled by St. Petersburg Times film critic Steve Persall.

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