Four Kids and It

Mild threats and violence toward children. A child is held at gunpoint. Magical powers are used in self-defense -- a character is thrown against a wall. A character punches another, but it's comedic in its execution. A character briefly catches fire but comes to no harm. Dangerous driving.

Mild references to sex and infidelity. When two characters go to kiss while wearing African masks, a character describes the scene as "ethnically insensitive erotica."

The word "bloody" is used. Arguments involve hurtful comments but no profanity. Some potty humor: burping and farting.

Characters drink wine casually in the evening at home. A child reaches for a drink but is swiftly told off.

Parents need to know that Four Kids and It is a sweet magical adventure based on Jacqueline Wilson's children's book Four Children and It. Full of positive messages and life lessons, it's about smart, compassionate kids who understand that you don't need materialistic objects to enjoy life. Though they disobey their divorced parents' wishes and leave town without permission -- and argue with them frequently -- over time, they understand that their parents can find love again. The primary antagonist, Tristan (Russell Brand), does pose a threat, though he's presented as a caricatured mustache-twirling villain. He intimidates the children with a gun in one scene, and they use their powers in self-defense to throw him against a wall. There's also a moment when he catches fire, and there's some dangerous driving, too. But in the end, themes of curiosity, self-control, teamwork are clear.

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