Family film guide: ‘The Way,’ ‘The Mighty Macs’

Published 12:01 am Monday, October 24, 2011

“The Way”

Rating: PG-13 for some thematic elements, drug use and smoking.

What it’s about: A grieving father makes a Catholic pilgrim’s trek in tribute to his dead son and meets all manner of strangers along the road.

The kid attractor factor: A tale of hiking and camping

through scenic Spain.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “You don’t chose your life. You live one.”

Violence: A punch is thrown and other violence is discussed.

Language: One, maybe two swear words in the whole thing

Sex: None.

Drugs: Alcohol, pot, cigarettes.

Parents’ advisory: A light and uplifting story, the kids will probably enjoy it, if you can get them to come with you. OK for 10 and older.

“The Mighty Macs”

Rating: G.

What it’s about: Tiny Immaculata College’s young women become the darlings of college basketball on the heels of the Women’s Movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s.

The kid attractor factor: Girls from an era of limited aspirations for women help change the world.

Good lessons/bad lessons: “As you think, so shall you be.”

Violence: None.

Language: Disney clean.

Sex: None.

Drugs: None.

Parents’ advisory: A must-see for any parent with daughters, it is packed with history and great messages. Suitable for all ages.

— Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel