'MERCY'

Rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, some strong language, drug content and teen smoking.

What it’s about: A Los Angeles detective finds himself at the mercy of an AI judge, jury and executioner when he's accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence.

The kid attractor factor: This action thriller is aimed at older audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Powerful artificial intelligence is no match for gut instinct.

Violence: Some fighting, bloody images, death threats, shooting, chasing, scenes of peril.

Language: Some swearing.

Sex: References to sex and infidelity.

Drugs: Teen smoking and references to drug use and manufacture.

Parents’ advisory: Too violent for kids. Fine for teens.

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'CLIKA'

Rated R for drug content, language throughout, and sexual material.

What it’s about: The story of the rise of a musician from California peach fields to the biggest stages.

The kid attractor factor: Teens and younger fans of JayDee might be interested in this.

Good lessons/bad lessons: There are no shortcuts to success.

Violence: A couple of violent beatings.

Language: Swearing throughout.

Sex: References to sex and some sexual images and nudity in a strip club.

Drugs: On-screen marijuana use, drug trafficking, etc.

Parents’ advisory: Too mature for kids but OK for teens.

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