“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
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