Family Movie Reviews
Family movie reviews are a great way to find films that will appropriately entertain everyone in your home. In this post, I’ll be talking about a few elements that parents often pay attention to when selecting a movie, and I’ll end by recommending four quality sites devoted to family movie reviews.
Let’s begin by taking a look at the ratings handed down by the Motion Picture Association of America, also known as the MPAA. These are the ratings used for any film shown in U.S. theaters.
- G - These films are considered appropriate for all ages. There are no instances of sex, nudity, foul language, violence or drug use.
- PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Some profanity may be present, as well as brief instances of violence or nudity.
- PG-13 – Material may be inappropriate for children under 13. May contain stronger occurrences of nudity, violence, or language than a film rated PG. Drug use may be present.
- R - A parent or adult guardian is required for those under the age of 17. May contain adult themes, hard language, adult activity, drug use, intense violence, or sexually-oriented nudity.
- NC-17 – No one under 17 is admitted. May contain strong usage of violence, sex, aberrational behavior or drug use. Many theaters will not show a film with this rating.
Movie Reviews for Parents - Besides offering family movie reviews, this site also provides suggestions on ways to talk to your kids about the films they’ve seen. Easy to navigate, the site can also be customized for kids from two to seventeen. DVD movie reviews are included, as well as reviews of new release movies.
Parent Previews – Looking for something that you and your kids can enjoy together? Then Parent Previews has everything you need. Each film is given a grade for violence, sexual content, language and alcohol/drug use, as well as an overall score. The site also has a growing family community where you can comment on movies, grade films, and just discuss whatever is on your mind.
Kids-In-Mind – All the latest movie reviews are included, as well as films that are hitting the home video market. Each film is given a 0 to 10 rating for violence/gore, profanity and sex/nudity. Discussion topics are provided so you can talk with your kids after the movie is over, and an overall of each film’s message is also included. This site stays away from recommending or condemning movies, preferring to allow readers to make up their own minds based on the content.
Family Movie Review – What better place to find family movie reviews than a site named Family Movie Review? DVD movies and new releases are examined from a Christian standpoint, which is excellent for any family of faith. A number of articles and essays are also available for your enjoyment, mainly focusing on the effects of television and cinema on children.
Now that you’re armed with the above information, finding suitable family movie reviews should be a snap. Whether you’re seeking entertainment for your toddler, tween or teen, the items we’ve discussed should have you covered. Now get out there and rent some movies!
And if you’re really interested in quality family films, here are a few more articles you’ll want to read:
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