‘The Casagrandes Movie’ (TV-Y7)
Fast-paced movie based on TV series has cartoon violence.
The TV series spinoff “The Casagrandes Movie” follows the Mexican American Casagrandes family as they travel to Mexico to visit family and celebrate ancient traditions. Two intersecting storylines involve confident tween girls pushing for more independence in ways that put themselves and their parents in harm’s way. Despite perilous situations — falls, crashes, earthquakes, fiery creatures on the attack, and kids and beloved family members in jeopardy — the characters all emerge just fine (except the villains, who melt and disintegrate). Characters mix English words with some Spanish and Purépecha (an Indigenous language). Expect to hear variations on “butt” and “poop,” as well as “heck,” “jeez” and “jerk.” Messages include the idea that, in generation after generation, moms must learn to let their daughters grow up — within proper limits — when they show they’re ready. (84 minutes)
Remake of cult classic has violent fights, strong language.
“Road House” is a remake of the 1980s cult classic with Jake Gyllenhaal taking over for Patrick Swayze as Dalton (now an ex-UFC fighter), who is hired as a bouncer at a Florida Keys bar. Expect plenty of fights and brawls with punches, kicks, head-butts and stabbings. Bones are broken, and there are bloody injuries. Someone is eaten by a crocodile — they’re seen being dragged underwater — and another has their neck snapped. Characters are hit with bottles and clubs, and multiple scenes show people being repeatedly punched in the head. In one early scene, Dalton contemplates suicide: He parks his car on a railroad crossing but changes his mind at the last second. Real-life UFC fighter Conor McGregor co-stars as hired muscle Knox. He makes his entrance naked, though only his butt is seen. Expect lots of strong language, too, including “c—sucker,” “d—head,” “s—,” “son of a b—-” and multiple variants of “f—.” There’s plenty of drinking, given the movie’s bar setting, and customers get involved in drunken altercations. Drugs and drug smuggling are mentioned. (121 minutes)
Available on Prime Video.
‘X-Men ’97’ (TV-PG)
Stellar retro animated action-adventure has violence.
“X-Men ’97” is an animated action show that continues the adventures of the 1990s cartoon “X-Men: The Animated Series.” Expect lots of fast-paced action and violence, including big guns, explosions and fistfighting. The X-Men, including Jean Grey (voiced by Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase), have powers that can cause destruction and death, but the show’s violence is cartoonish overall. There’s also some disturbing dream imagery of a giant skull-like creature, Master Mold, and a villain’s head is set on fire. Language includes “pissed,” “dirtbag,” “freak,” “crap” and “dang.” The theme of discrimination against mutants is frequently addressed. The X-Men are serious about teamwork and care for one another as a family. (10 episodes)
Available on Disney Plus.
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