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Movie Reviews by Genre

Deadpool 2-Kids’ Movie Review

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is back as Deadpool; a disfigured man with superpowers. In this sequel Wade/Deadpool suffers from the loss of a loved one. He eventually decides to help a troubled young boy who’s been abused his whole life, and who is also wanted by an evil time-traveling mutant named Cable (Josh Brolin). Wade/Deadpool realizes that he’ll need some help to take on the evil villain so he brings together a group of fellow mutants and they try to save the young boys’ life.

Rating: 2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: August 21, 2018
MPAA Rating: R
Best Age Group: 17+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

There are a lot of pop-culture references that may go over some pre-teens’ and teens’ heads.
The film highlights the importance of helping other and being selfless.

Sexual Content: Moderate

We briefly see Wade’s baby genitals. In this scene his legs/pelvic are regrowing.
Wade and his wife are shown passionately kissing.
There are some sexual references and flirting.
We briefly see a character’s IUD.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

There is a lot a graphic violence throughout the film. Characters are decapitated, tortured and crushed to death. We see limbs cut off and shot off.
People that are crushed, impaled, run over by trucks, and burned by acidic vomit.
There are numerous bloody injuries and explosions.
There is a sad death scene of a main character.
Children are abused.

Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

We hear the f-word throughout the film, we also hear “s–t,” a–hole,” a–,” “d–k,” “c–t, “bitch,” and “c–k.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

We see Wade smoking a cigarette, drinking vodka in a bar, and inhaling cocaine.

Will Kids Like It? Yes

I interviewed some teenage boys who liked the film and thought it was funny.

Overall this is an entertaining R rated superhero film. Due to the R rating, kids under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and profane language throughout the film.

Life of the Party-Kids’ Movie Review

She purchases her Archaeology 301 book, her Decatur University sweatshirt, and eagerly moves into the dorms. Deanna (Melissa McCarthy) is not your typical college student, she’s been a dedicated mother and housewife whose husband unexpectedly leaves. Feeling regret that she didn’t finish her bachelor’s degree, Deanna ends up back to the college she previously attended, and it’s the college that her daughter currently attends. Now this middle aged college student hangs out with her daughter, and her daughter’s sorority sisters, and discovers what she missed years ago.

Rating: 3 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: August 7, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Melissa McCarthy is a very popular actress. She appeals to tweens and teens with her comedic roles. Parents are wondering is this a sweet and innocent role for Melissa McCarthy, like she plays in the TV series Gilmore Girls, or is this a role like in Bridesmaids? See details below…

Sexual Content: Moderate

There are many sexual jokes and references throughout the film. For example they talk about Deanna’s “mom boobs.”
Deanna frequently hooks up with a frat boy and spends the night with him.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

There is some silly slapstick violence. Deanna is hit with a paddle during sorority initiation.
Several women destroy a beautiful wedding reception.
Two women get in a fight: they push and hit one another.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

We hear “s–t, “a–,” “d-mn,” “b–ch” throughout the film.

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

We see many frat parties with college students drinking (some are underage).
Characters’ drink shots of tequila, wine and beer.
Some girls accidentally eat chocolate bark infused with marijuana. We see them very high.

Will Kids Like It? Yes

Overall this is a funny and entertaining film. Having said that, parents need to be aware of the sexual references, drug and alcohol contents, and moderate profane language throughout the film.

Avengers: Infinity War – Kids’ Movie Review

The Earth’s mightiest superheroes, the Avengers, are back along with their superhero allies including Star-Lord and Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy. Sadly, the most evil super villain is back as well, and his name is Thanos. Thanos is on a mission to seek all six of the powerful Infinity Stones in the universe. If he succeeds he will have power over everyone. His goal is to remove half of all the people in the world, as he thinks it is overpopulated. Now it’s up to the Avengers and other superheroes to come together and the save the world. Avengers: Infinity War is the first part of a two-part story.

Rating: 3 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: August 14, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Infinity War will spark some interesting parent/child conversations regarding the death of loved ones.
There’s a positive message of teamwork, courage and self-sacrifice.
Fans of Marvel movies will appreciate and understand the story line. Random viewers may get confused as there are many characters with intersecting plots.
Between all the violence there is a lot of humor woven throughout the film which viewers seemed to enjoy.

Sexual Content: Mild

We see flirting and kisses between couples.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

There is a lot of intense and disturbing violence throughout the film…
Characters are tortured, beaten, impaled and crushed to death.
{Spoiler Alert} There are deaths of beloved characters which will likely upset young viewers.
We see a flashback of a scared child hiding with her mother from bad guys.
Randomly throughout the film characters turn to ash and blow away.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

We hear “sh-t,” “a–,” “d-mn,” “b–tard,” “d–khole,” “h–l,” and incomplete uses of “f–k.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: None

Will Kids Like It? Yes

I interviewed kids ages 9-11 who all loved the movie. They liked Spider-Man and Hulk the best. Some kids said they were sad with the ending, but overall liked it a lot!!!

Overall this is an intense action packed film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence, mature subject of death, and profane language throughout the film.

I Can Only Imagine-Kids’ Movie Review.

Acclaimed artist Amy Grant (played by Nicole DuPort) asks, Bart Millard (lead singer of the band MercyMe played by J. Michael Finley), how long it took him to write the song I Can Only Imagine. Bart initially says about 10 minutes but Amy insists that it must of taken a lifetime. Bart flashes back to his childhood revealing the story of his angry and abusive father, Arthur (Dennis Quaid). Growing up in Greenville, Texas Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse from his father. As a young boy, his mom sends him to church camp where Bart not only discovers a strong faith, but also meets his true love. Throughout the years Bart tries to make his dad happy playing high school football, but Bart’s future leads him to music. Eventually Bart and his father, Arthur, mend their relationship. Arthur becomes terminally ill and is transformed to a better person as he begins to believe in God. Bart’s troubled childhood and new relationship with his father inspires him to write I Can Only Imagine, which becomes the best-selling Christian single of all time.

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: June 12, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

The film has an intense and mature story line, however it’s a great movie for parents to bring their kids. It will inspire some great parent/child conversations as the movie’s message of prayer, redemption and transformation through faith is highlighted.
The film also stresses the importance of following your dreams.

Sexual Content: Mild

We see a couple kiss.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

A father is abusive to his wife and son.
A father breaks a plate on his son’s head.
The father and son push each other and yell at one another in a fit of rage.
We see the father pin his son to the floor.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drug and Alcohol Content: None

It looks as though Arthur (the abusive father) has been drinking but we don’t actually see him drink any alcoholic beverages.

Will Kids Like It? Yes

Overall this is a wonderful faith-based film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and disturbing contents. Depending on the child I recommend this for kids ages 10 and up.

Rampage-Kids’ Movie Review

“Man’s best friend,” is a common phrase referring to humans with their beloved dogs. However, in Rampage, primatologist Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson), has an extremely close relationship to a gorilla named George. Initially George is a very mild tempered gorilla, however, everything changes for him when scientists perform a genetic experiment that goes awry. The once gentle and loving ape becomes an aggressive and enormous beast. Now Davis teams up with geneticist Kate Caldwell (Naomie Harris) to help save the world from the destructive creatures affected by the experiment, and save Davis’ best friend….George, the gorilla. Rampage is loosely based on the 1980’s arcade video game.

Rating: 3 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: July 17, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Mild

Woman flirt with Davis (Dwayne Johnson).
George (the gorilla) makes a suggestive movement referencing sexual intercourse.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

There is a lot of bloody and gory violence. We see animals attacking humans and we see dismembered human body parts.
A woman blown to pieces.
Characters are stepped on, crushed, and even eaten.
Monsters destroy buildings, cars, and airplanes.
Humans attack humans. We see punching and fighting.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

We hear “sh-t,” “d–n,” “h—,” “b–ch, “a–,” “b–tards” and “motherf—–.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: None

Will Kids Like It? Yes

The kids that I talked to after the movie said they like Dwayne Johnson and all the action in the film.

Overall this is an action packed film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and profane language.