Round of Your Life

Parents need to know that Round of Your Life is more likely to appeal to teens than some heavier faith-based fare. It's light on preachiness and full of good-natured razzing, and the day-to-day life of a teen golf athlete at a private Christian high school feels based in reality (albeit an upper middle class version of reality). Prayer and talk of God come during life's challenging moments -- in this case, a father in a coma after a car crash -- but half of the film is also about the things that matter to teens: making the team, winning games, getting a girl to like you. Main character Taylor (Evan Hara) has an enviably close relationship with his brother that demonstrates how siblings can support each other while also teasing each other mercilessly. The film dives into the pressures that parents put on kids to succeed and how tough it can be to live in the shadow of successful family members. While there are clear themes of humility, teamwork, and perseverance, there's also some language ("crappy," "dammit," "kicking ass," etc.), a slight leering attitude toward women (as well as some kissing/making out), and career/role-related stereotyping. The film's life-threatening car crash will help send a "don't text and drive" message to teens.