PG-13

What it’s about: The debut of the awesomely charged-up Air Force pilot Carol Danvers as her superhero alter-ego Captain Marvel.

The kid attractor factor: The eye-popping spectacle, action-adventure tale and superhero story.

Violence: Sci-fi action violence and fighting: shooting of ray guns and real guns, brutal hand-to-hand combat, car chases and fight scenes atop a train car.

Language: Some strong language.

Sexuality: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: This kid-friendly superhero movie foregrounds a female hero and has a great message for kids. Probably too scary for the youngest ones, though.

PG-13

What it’s about: An adaptation of the popular manga, this blockbuster sci-fi epic follows a young cyborg as she comes into her full powers while fighting the forces of evil.

The kid attractor factor: The bombastic action-adventure style and young lead character will likely draw younger audiences.

Violence: This film is quite violent but manages to get away with it because there’s no actual blood and guts. Every being that’s shredded and dismembered is of the robotic variety.

Language: Some swearing.

Sexuality: Juvenile flirtation and kissing.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: The film is exceptionally violent. Probably best for teens only.

R

What it’s about: A young woman finds herself in a dangerous stalking relationship with an older woman after she returns a lost purse.

The kid attractor factor: Young star Chloe Grace Moretz may draw young audiences, as well as the horror genre.

Violence: A particularly gruesome severing and beating, shooting, drugging, kidnapping, confinement, etc.

Language: Some strong language.

Sexuality: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: This campy paranoid horror thriller is just gruesome enough to make it suitable for teens only.