Advice about films kids may want to see
— whatever the rating — in theaters or opening soon

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By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service
‘BLACK AND BLUE’
R
What it’s about: A female cop in New Orleans with incriminating bodycam footage tries to make her way back to the precinct in enemy territory.
The kid attractor factor: This adult drama won’t attract too many kids.
Violence: Some extreme violence, including police shootings of innocent victims, brutal beatings, shootings, explosions, torture, etc.
Language: Some swearing.
Sex: None.
Drugs: References to drugs (selling).
Parents’ advisory: OK for teens.
‘THE CURRENT WAR
PG-13
What it’s about: The competition between Edison and Westinghouse to see if direct current or alternating current would reign supreme.
The kid attractor factor: Some kids and teens may be intrigued by the subject matter.
Violence: Some references to violence and killing, specifically execution in the electric chair.
Language: None.
Sex: None.
Drugs: None.
Parents’ advisory: Fine for older kids and teens if they’re interested.
‘MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL’
PG
What it’s about: Maleficent faces off with Queen Ingrith when her goddaughter Aurora plans to be married to Prince Philip.
The kid attractor factor: The fairy tale setting and visual spectacle will drawn in young audiences.
Violence: Some fairy fights and battles; Queen Ingrith tries to wipe out the fairies to have the land for herself. A bit of blood but nothing too gory. Some on-screen deaths.
Language: None.
Sex: Intimations about what happens on a wedding night and baby-making.
Drugs: None.
Parents’ advisory: OK for kids and teens.