Family guide to new movie releases

Published 4:43 pm Monday, August 21, 2017

“LOGAN LUCKY”

Rating: PG-13 for language and some crude comments.

What it’s about: A pair of down-on-their-luck West Virginia brothers decide to rob a NASCAR speedway to turn their luck around.

The kid attractor factor: Stars Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, Riley Keough and Katie Holmes will draw fans and younger audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Family is everything, do right, show up, and always cover your tracks.

Violence: Some fisticuffs and brawling, explosives

Language: Some swearing and off-color jokes.

Sexuality: Some flirtation and sexual references.

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: This light-hearted heist caper is appropriate for older kids and teens, but is probably too mature for young kids.

“THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD”

Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout.

What it’s about: A hitman is in need of a bodyguard when he has to give testimony against a dictator. Hijinks and violence ensue in this action comedy.

The kid attractor factor: Star Ryan Reynolds and the action genre will attract teen audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Always shoot your shot — whether it be for love or self-defense. Admit when you’re wrong and apologize.

Violence: Gratuitous violence abounds — shootings, car chases, stabbings, explosions, torture, a murder with every tool in the hardware store.

Language: Graphic language throughout.

Sexuality: Some sexual references, objectification of women’s bodies, kisses, etc.

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: This action-packed romp is pretty violent — OK for teens but too intense for kids.

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