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    Overcomer-Kids’ Movie Review

    “Who am I?” is a key question throughout the film, Overcomer. It’s a thought provoking and inspiring question, especially for high school basketball coach John Harrison (Alex Kendrick). John’s future is uncertain as their town’s largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly and hundreds of people move away. As John is reassigned to coach the cross country team his life dramatically changes. He doesn’t know anything about running and is particularly out of shape. John reluctantly takes on the role as head cross country coach with only one runner on the team; a teenage girl named Hannah Scott. Since Hannah has asthma, running can be difficult at times, though through prayers and inspired words by her coach and loved ones Hannah pushes herself to the limit. Not only does coach John Harrison’s life change, but Hannah Scott’s life changes as well. Hannah discovers her faith, forgiveness, and the love of God. Overcomer is a faith-based sports drama, one for the whole family.

    Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: August 22, 2019
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Best Age Group: 9+
    Sexual Content: None
    
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
    Crude or Profane Language: None
    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
    Will Kids Like It? Maybe

    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: None

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild

    • A man is frustrated and smashes a brick on the ground after he gets into an argument with his wife.
    • A teen girl is chased by three teenage boys.
    • Initially Hannah steals from people, and lies about it. However, she eventually returns all the items that she stole.

    Crude or Profane Language: None

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

    • One of the main characters had been addicted to drugs. We hear how the drugs negatively affected his life and those around him.
    • There are references to a mother who died from a drug overdose.

    Will Kids Like It? Maybe

    • Overall, this is a wonderful and heartfelt faith-based sports drama. Great for the whole family as it will spark some inspiring conversations.

    Good Boys-Kids Movie Review

    Sixth graders, Max (Jacob Tremblay), Lucas (Keith L. Williams) and Thor (Brady Noon) are about to start school. They are best friends known as the Beanbag Boys. Max has a huge crush on a girl and the three BFF’s are hoping to be invited to the cool kids “kissing party. ” The problem is they don’t know how to kiss a girl. So now the Beanbag Boys are on a mission to learn how to kiss…which doesn’t come that easy. Good Boys is an R rated raunchy comedy about tweens; however the film is not appropriate for kids.

    Rating: 2.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: August 15, 2019
    MPAA Rating: R
    Best Age Group: 17+
    Sexual Content: Moderate
    
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: Moderate

    • There are a lot of sex toys and a sex doll.
    • There’s talk of teens masturbating.
    • We see part of an online porn video, though no nudity or sex is shown.
    • Tween boys and girls play spin the bottle at a party- a few couples kiss.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • Silly slapstick violence. College students are shot in the privates with a paint gun.
    • A boys arm is dislocated.
    • We see boys vomiting.
    • A tween is punched in the face.

    Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

    • We hear crude and profane language throughout the film. To name some; “f–k,” “a–hole,” “ass,” “bitch,” “s–t,” “hell,” “blowjob,” “boner,” and “t-ts.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

    • Tweens take sips of beer.
    • We see a school play that shows tweens snorting cocaine.
    • College boys sell drugs to tweens.
    • A bottle containing the drug “Molly” is part of the story line.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall this is an entertaining comedy, though very raunchy.  Parents need to be aware of the excessive profane language, drug and sexual contents.

    The Angry Birds Movie 2- Kids’ Movie Review

    The bird gang is back…Red (Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), and Bomb (Danny McBride). However, in this film Red is not that angry, especially since he has earned the trust of his fellow birds by saving Bird Island from the green pigs. In this second film the birds and green pigs must work together because there’s a new threat new town. The Angry Birds Movie 2 is a sequel to the 2016 movie and both films are inspired by the mobile game; Angry Birds.

     

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: August 15, 2019
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Best Age Group: 5+
    Sexual Content: Mild
    
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language: Mild
    Drug and Alcohol Content: None
    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • Talk about mating season.
    • We see a speed-dating scene and there’s a discussion about romantic compatibility.
    • It’s mentioned that pigs are naked and their butts are shown.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • A character wants to destroy Bird and Pig Islands.
    • There are explosions which injure some of the birds and pigs.

    Crude or Profane Language: None

    • Name calling such as “stupid,”  and “weird.” They also say “freaking kidding me,” “crap,” and “butt.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: None

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall this is a fun and entertaining film for kids ages 5 and up. Having said that adults may want to take a nap.

    The Art of Racing in the Rain-Kids’ Movie Review

    Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner) is a beautiful Golden Retriever. He is a very loyal and dedicated dog to his owner, Formula One race car driver Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia). Enzo is there when Denny meets his wife Eve (Amanda Seyfried), and is there at the birth of their daughter, Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong). Sadly, the family goes through an extremely challenging situation, while Enzo is observing it all. He ultimately tries to figure out mankind hoping to be reincarnated as a human. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a very emotional drama based on the bestselling novel by Garth Stein.

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: August 8, 2019
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Best Age Group: 13+
    Sexual Content: Mild
    
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language: None
    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
    Will Kids Like It? No

    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • We see a couple who fall in love and get married. They’re shown kissing numerous times.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • The subject matter of death of a loved one is woven throughout the film which may frighten young kids.
    • (Spoiler alert!) A dog dies.

    Crude or Profane Language: None

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • We see characters drinking alcohol in social situations.

    Will Kids Like It? No

    Overall this is an intense heartfelt and emotional film. Depending on the child this is appropriate for kids ages 13 and up.

    Dora and the Lost City of Gold- Kids’ Movie Review

    Sweet young Dora is an adventurous girl who grows up in the jungle. However, her biggest adventure is when she moves to Los Angeles to live with her cousin Diego (Jeff Wahlberg). While in Los Angeles Dora attends high school and comes across many obstacles. She has a hard time fitting in with her peers at school,  but more importantly she tries solve a mystery for her parents who are on a difficult mission in Peru. Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a live-action adventure based on the popular TV series; Dora the Explorer.

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
    Release Date: August 8, 2019
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Best Age Group: +
    Sexual Content: Mild
    
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
    Crude or Profane Language: Mild
    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Talking Points:

    Sexual Content: Mild

    • A teenage couple flirt with one another and hug and briefly kiss.

    Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

    • Dora and her friends come across many uncomfortable and life threatening situations. To name a few; they are kidnapped, held at gunpoint, encounter sleeping gas and quicksand.

    Crude or Profane Language: Mild

    • Name calling such as; “stupid,” “weirdo,” and “brats.” We also hear “shut up” and “pain the butt.”

    Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • Kids are gassed.

    Will Kids Like It? Yes

    Overall this is a fun and entertaining film for kids ages 7 and up. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violent content that may scare young kids.

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