Dirt

Parents need to know that Dirt tells the story of a young thief who tries to make a better life for himself and his little sister after the intervention of a kind police officer, a program designed to assist delinquent teens, and an auto-racing team. It's centered in the world of off-road racing competitions at various motor speedways, so expect plenty of car action, including several crashes -- none of which result in serious injury or death. Other jeopardy includes threats and menace from a gang of car thieves, with a fight, vandalism, and fire. Some swearing and insults are heard: "s--t," "ass," "damn," "crap," and one racial slur, "black pr--k." The film is male-centered, with some of the female raceway attendants in skimpy costumes. That's balanced by one strong woman in a parental role. Characters drink beer; a man appears drunk in one scene. Product placement, both intentional and incidental, is continuous: "Rockstar Energy Drink" and/or "Lucas Oil" logos are on camera in almost every scene. The film is ethnically diverse.