Gradual-paced motion drama based mostly in Mormon historical past; violence.
“The Oath” is an motion drama based mostly on historical occasions described within the Guide of Mormon concerning the lengthy conflict between the Lamanites and the Nephites. Scenes of peril, pressure and violence embody a person being chased and hunted by means of the woods by a number of different males with weapons, a person smacking a lady throughout the face with the again of his hand and kicking her out of his home, individuals getting stabbed and threatened with knives, two males being shot within the again with arrows, and sword combating (largely cold). In a single scene, a pregnant girl seems to have been hanged; viewers can see her ft dangling, and blood trickles on them. There are additionally doubtlessly upsetting photographs of her fetus’s hand when she’s being buried. Fish are hunted for meals, and a wolf is caught in a lure. People kill it to get its urine, which they unfold round their camp to maintain out bears and different animals. Early within the movie, two characters playfully battle after one turns into drunk. Two individuals share a quick kiss after which get up in mattress collectively. The phrase “hell” is utilized in reference to a dialog about heaven and hell. (104 minutes)
Rooster Run: Daybreak of the Nugget (PG)
Aardman Animations sequel has cartoon violence, delicate menace.
“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” is the sequel to Aardman Animations’ fashionable 2000 stop-motion film. This time round, quite than breaking out of a manufacturing facility, the chickens should break in, after Ginger’s (voice of Thandiwe Newton) daughter, Molly (Bella Ramsey), finds herself trapped. Anticipate cartoon-style violence, together with explosions and a personality with an ax. The demise of the chickens lingers over the movie, with their potential premature ends creating a way of menace and hazard. Not surprisingly, then, the movie is, by its nature, anti-chicken farming. It’s not heavy-handed in its messaging, however it might make you assume twice about your resolution to eat meat. Language consists of name-calling like “toe rag” and “mug.” In the end, although, the movie is a celebration of the underdog, with unlikely heroes saving the day in opposition to seemingly formidable adversaries. And the principle characters’ mother-daughter relationship is vital to the movie, with Ginger having to be taught to let Molly discover her independence, whereas Molly should additionally be taught that typically listening to Mother is finest. (101 minutes)
My Life With the Walter Boys (TV-14)
Teen-friendly romance in uncomplicated, soapy drama.
“My Life With the Walter Boys” is a teen cleaning soap opera centering on a love triangle. All three of the principle characters stay collectively in a household unit, which can give some dad and mom pause, however the romantic {couples} aren’t associated by both marriage or blood. Romantic problems are frequent — just about the centerpiece of the present. Anticipate kissing, relationship, flirting and romantic drama. There’s a reference to off-screen intercourse, with a boy stated to “hook up” with ladies. Language is rare and consists of “hell,” “oh s—” (minimize off earlier than the tip), and so on. The motion and characters are too soapy to essentially drive house optimistic messages, however the principle character’s resilience within the face of tragedy is a optimistic level. (Ten roughly hour-long episodes)
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