The Simpsons Movie
Rating -- PG-13
What it's about -- Homer helps turn Lake Springfield into a toxic disaster, and the government seals all of Springfield under a dome to prevent further contamination.
The Kid Attractor Factor -- It's The Simpsons, man.
Good lessons/bad lessons -- Not "thinking about things" has consequences. And "cocoa is for wusses."
Violence -- Lots and lots. Cartoonish, though.
Language -- An "h" word, an "a" or two and a blessed "GD."
Sex -- Well, Bart almost goes full-frontal, for a moment.
Drugs -- Barflies flock to Moe's. And Eski-Moe's.
Parents' advisory -- If your kids are old enough to be subject to the rude tone of the TV show, they'll be right at home with this one.
No Reservations
Rating -- PG
What it's about -- A great cook with no people skills has to cope with a picky-eater little girl and a pushy-friendly fellow chef, both tossed into her life.
The Kid Attractor Factor -- Abigail Breslin is a cute kid in a much cleaner movie than Little Miss Sunshine.
Good lessons/bad lessons -- It's OK to let people into your heart. And even kids who won't eat will eat spaghetti.
Violence -- Dead fish, cooked with extreme prejudice.
Language -- Not particularly rough.
Sex -- A morning-after breakfast and a little smooching.
Drugs -- Chefs love their wine.
Parents' advisory -- It's family appropriate, but only if your kids are really into the Food Network.
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