Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson star in “Kong: Skull Island.”(Submitted photo)

“KONG: SKULL ISLAND”

Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language.

What it’s about: A group of scientists and soldiers travel to an unmapped island and encounter the amazing King Kong.

The kid-attractor factor: The adventure genre, action thrills and monsters will be a draw for teens and older kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Don’t fight the things you’re afraid of; try to understand them. Violence and fear aren’t the answer; compassion is.

Violence: Lots and lots of violence, from helicopter crashes and smashes, to shooting to explosions and human squishing to wild, extended fights between Kong and evil dinosaur-like creatures.

Language: A few instances of swearing/strong language.

Sexuality: A brief scene in a Vietnamese brothel, but no nudity.

Drugs: None, some Budweiser sipping.

Parents advisory: This is fine for teens and should be OK for older kids, but it’s very violent — mostly CGI stuff with Kong.

“LOGAN”

Rating: R for strong brutal violence and language throughout, and for brief nudity.

What it’s about: The last hurrah for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, this gritty character study takes place in a near future where Logan has to take care of a younger charge.

The kid-attractor factor: The X-Men brand loyalty and familiarity with the comic book, as well as film franchise. New child star Dafne Keen playing Laura.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Tell the people you love you care about them; take care of others more vulnerable than you; always fight the good fight.

Violence: Wow. Yes, there is so, so, so much violence, especially violence perpetrated by a small girl. Logan and charge Laura slice, dice, decapitate and stab with an unparalleled fury, and it’s all seen on screen. This movie pulls no punches — be forewarned; it’s extremely violent and gory.

Language: Strong language throughout the film, even from Professor X!

Sexuality: Very little, some veiled references.

Drugs: Drinking

Parents advisory: This is not your average X-Men movie — keep the kids at home for this one; it’s just too dark and too violent. OK for older teens.