'PETER RABBIT'

Rated PG for some rude humor and action.

What it's about: The beloved Beatrix Potter tale about a mischievous rabbit gets a modern update.

The kid attractor factor: The animated wildlife, the songs, the jokes, etc. It's all here for kid audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Take responsibility for your actions and try to live in peace with your neighbors, human and animal alike.

Violence: Quite a bit of raucous violence as the rabbits battle with their McGregor foes, including chasing, smashing, electrocuting, trapping and exploding. Fairly violent (not gory) for a kids' movie.

Language: None

Sexuality: Some romance between Bea and Thomas.

Drugs: A marijuana reference with a carrot stick.

Parents advisory: Fine for kids but probably way too scary for the littlest ones.

'THE 15:17 TO PARIS'

Rated PG-13 on appeal for bloody images, violence, some suggestive material, drug references and language.

What it's about: The true story of three American friends who stopped a terrorist attack on a train in Europe gets the Clint Eastwood treatment – with the actual heroes playing themselves.

The kid attractor factor: Teen audiences may be drawn to the adventure genre.

Good lessons/bad lessons: In a moment of crisis, we should always do something to help.

Violence: Some extreme fighting and violence as they take down the terrorist including shooting, stabbing, choking, punching, etc. Some graphic blood.

Language: A few instances of strong language with kids.

Sexuality: Some suggestive moments.

Drugs: Just drinking.

Parents advisory: This true-life story is fine for teens and adults, may be of less interest and too violent for kids.