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    The King of Staten Island-Kids’ Movie Review

    The King of Staten Island is a dramedy that’s loosely based on the actor/comedian, writer and producer… Pete Davidson. Scott Ready (Pete Davidson), is a 24- year-old man whose father died when he was a child. The loss of his father had a traumatic impact on his mental health. Scott basically smoked pot with his friends and practiced his tattoo art while living with his mother, Margie (Marisa Tomei). Scott’s life changes when he meets Ray (Bill Burr), a firefighter who his mom starts dating. Initially, Scott is not impressed with Ray, however when he gets kicked out of the house he ends up staying at Ray’s firehouse, and that’s when Scott learns some life changing lessons.

    Rating:  3. 5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: June 12, 2020
    Rating:     R
    Best Age Group:     16+
    Sexual Content:     Moderate
    Violent/Disturbing Content:     Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language:     Excessive
    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
    Will Kids Like It?     Yes

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    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: Moderate

    • Graphic sex scenes and passionate kissing.
    • Sexual references and sex talk.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • We see a guy driving a car with his eyes  closed, he almost crashes but doesn’t.
    • In an attempted robbery scene there are gun shots and punching.
    • A building is on fire.
    • The mature subject matter of death of a parent.

    Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

    • We hear the f-word throughout the film. Also, “s–t”  “bulls–t,” “p—y,” “t-ts,” “c–ksucker,” “c–k,” “a–hole,” “ass,” goddamn,” “damn,” penis,” “bitch,” “c–k,” “a–hole.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

    • Pot and cigarette smoking.
    • Characters are shown drinking shots of alcohol, beer.
    • References to “crack” and “doing coke.”

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    This is a fun and entertaining film. Having said that, this is an R rated movie so parents need to aware of the various contents shown in my review.

    Greater-Kids Movie Review

    Brandon Burlsworth (Chris Severio) is an overweight and awkward 12 year old boy. He loves to sit on the couch with some good snacks and watch TV. Having said that, he has big dreams, a strong faith and dedication to fulfilling his main goal in life…to play football for University of Arkansas! Brandon was raised by a loving single mom, he’s estranged from his alcoholic father and very close to his older brother Marty. With his strong work ethic and dedication he fulfills his goal of becoming a Razorback. Based on a true story, Greater is an inspirational sports drama  about one of the most successful “walk-on” players in college football history.

    Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
    Release Date: December 20, 2016
    MPAA Rating:     PG
    Best Age Group:     10+
    Sexual Content:     Mild
    Violent/Disturbing Content:     Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language:     Mild
    Drug and Alcohol Content:     Moderate
    Will Kids Like It?     Yes

    Talking Points:

    • This film could spark some great parent/ child conversations regarding faith, courage, and hard work.

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • A couple of scenes show players in their underwear.

    Violent/Disturbing Content:  Moderate

    • Hard hitting during football practice and games.
    • Mature subject matter of death.

    Crude or Profane Language: Mild

    • We hear “ass,” “s–t,” and name calling such as: “fatty, “cheesecake,” and “fat boy.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

    • Brandon’s dad is a chronic alcoholic.
    • Characters smoke cigarettes.
    • Brandon doesn’t drink alcohol due to his father’s disease. However, in one scene his teammates trick him into drinking two strawberry daiquiris with alcohol.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall this is a wonderful sports drama, parents need to be aware of the mature subject matter of death.

    The Peanut Butter Falcon-Kids’ Movie Review

    “Choosy mothers choose Jif”, and Zak might too. Zak (Zack Gottsagen) is a 22 year old man with Downs Syndrome. Since he has no family he’s forced to live in a retirement home and cared for by a kind and loving woman named Eleanor (Dakota Johnson). One night Zak escapes from the home and meets Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a North Carolina fisherman who’s on the run from two locals. Since Zak dreams of attending a wrestling school in Florida, the duo makes the trip from North Carolina to Florida while becoming not only friends but family, something they both desperately need.

    Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
    Release Date: November 12, 2019
    MPAA Rating:     PG13
    Best Age Group:     10+
    Sexual Content:     Mild
    Violent/Disturbing Content:     Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language:     Moderate
    Drug and Alcohol Content:     Mild
    Will Kids Like It?     Yes

    Talking Points:

    This film says so much without over-using dialogue. Forgiveness, hope and love permeate scene after scene, and I was drawn into the real emotion and vulnerability of each character.

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • Kissing, flirting.
    • A main character is shown in several scenes only wearing boxers.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • A character is beaten up and kicked while on the ground.
    • Guns and shooting. A main character is threatened at gunpoint.
    • There are violent wrestling scenes with throwing and hitting.
    • We see adult characters bullying a kid.
    • A knife held to someones throat.
    • A character is hit with a crowbar and nearly dies.

    Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

    • We hear “f–k,” “retard/retarded,”  “s–t,” “damn,” “bitch,” “goddamn,” hell,” “sucks,” “screwed,” and “stupid.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • We see characters drinking from a bottle of whiskey.
    • There are flashbacks to drinking in a bar and drunk driving.
    • Cigarette smoking.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall, this is a wonderful family movie. Depending on the child appropriate for kids ages 10 and up.

    Miracle-Kids’ Movie Review

    “USA”, “USA”, “USA”….we hear the crowd chanting “USA,” with pure joy and delight as they beat the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Miracle is based on a true story about a group of amateur hockey players led by Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell), a very intense, drill- sergeant type of coach. The film highlights the teams path to victory, not only with hockey but with the life lessons that their coach instills in them. Brooks stresses teamwork and chemistry over talent. These amazing young men became one of the last group of amateurs sent by the United States to play ice hockey. It’s known as the “Miracle of Ice.”

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 buckets
    Release Date: February 6, 2004
    MPAA Rating:     PG
    Best Age Group:     8+
    Sexual Content:     Mild
    Violent/Disturbing Content:     Mild
    Crude or Profane Language:     Moderate
    Drug and Alcohol Content:     Mild
    Will Kids Like It?     Yes

    Talking Points:

    • Miracle highlights the importance of perseverance, dedication and teamwork.
    • The film could spark some great parent/child conversations during a trying time in history. The intro of the shows TV clips about Watergate, Vietnam War, and the Iran Hostage Crisis.

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • During a game the players on the bench check out girls at the Olympics.
    • When two players get in a fight, Coach Brooks describes them as “a couple of monkeys trying to hump a football.”

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

    • There is a lot of hockey violence as players slash, trip and knock each other onto the ice.
    • Two players get into a fight on the ice.

    Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

    • We hear “crap,”  “ass,” “bastards,” and “hell numerous times throughout the film..

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

    • We see hockey players drinking beer in a bar and at a team Christmas party.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall, Miracle is a wonderful sports drama. Depending on the child this is appropriate for kids ages 8 and up.

    Stargirl-Kids Movie Review: Kids’ Movie Review

    There’s a new girl in school, and her name is Stargirl (Grace VanderWaal, 2016 America’s Got Talent winner) . Stargirl enrolls in a small-town high school; she was previously home schooled. Initially, the free-spirited teen has a hard time making friends. She dresses and acts differently from all the other kids. However, things change during a Friday night football game. At halftime Stargirl sings a folk song with her ukulele. The team scores a touchdown immediately after hearing the beautiful sound of the new girls’ voice. Stargirl becomes the good luck charm for the entire school. Stargirl is based on a Young Adult novel of the same name.

    Rating: 5 out of 5 buckets
    Release Date: March 13, 2020
    MPAA Rating:     PG
    Best Age Group:     10+
    Sexual Content:     Mild
    Violent/Disturbing Content:     Mild
    Crude or Profane Language:     Mild
    Drug and Alcohol Content:     Moderate
    Will Kids Like It?     Yes

    Talking Points:

    • The film highlights the importance for tweens and teens to “be yourself.”

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • Teens kiss.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

    • A character’s father dies.
    • A football player is injured during a game and is carried off in an ambulance.
    • It’s mentioned that a teen’s younger brother was permanently injured from a bike crash.

    Crude or Profane Language: Mild

    • We hear “dumb.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • We see an adult drinking a glass of wine.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall this is a fun and entertaining movie. Depending on the child , this is appropriate for kids ages 10 and up.

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