‘IRON MAN 3’

Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief suggestive content.

What it’s about: A new villain, The Mandarin, and his minions are hurling super soldiers at America, and at Iron Man.

The kid attractor factor: Metal-suited warriors clash, stuff blows up, a kid becomes Iron Man’s sidekick.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: “We create our own demons,” meaning, be careful who you cross.

Violence: Yes, lots and lots.

Language: A smattering of profanity.

Sex: Suggested, with lots of underwear-clad skin.

Drugs: Suggested, and alcohol is abused.

Parents’ advisory: The most violent of the Iron Man movies, think twice before bringing younger kids – OK for 12 and older.

‘THE BIG WEDDING’

Rating: R for language, sexual content and brief nudity.

What it’s about: Parents, step-parents, siblings and a priest behave badly the weekend of a young couple’s wedding.

The kid attractor factor: Amanda Seyfried and Ben Barnes are the couple, a bunch of potty-mouthed Oscar winners do all the misbehaving.

Good lessons/ bad lessons: “Stay single as long as you can, kids.” And “just because you’re divorced doesn’t mean you’re legally required” to hate your ex.

Violence: A few slaps in the face.

Language: Quite profane.

Sex: Discussed, graphically. And there’s nudity.

Drugs: Booze is abused.

Parents’ advisory: The language, nudity and sexual innuendo should give any parent of a pre-teen pause. OK for 15 and older.

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.