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Rebel Wilson belts out a song in 10-and-up-OK "Pitch Perfect."

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Family Watch: 'Pitch Perfect,' 'Won't Back Down' OK for kids

Published: Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 - 12:00 am | Page 20TICKET

PITCH PERFECT

Rating: PG-13 for sexual material, language and drug references.

What it's about: A motley crew of college girls takes its a cappella chorus into national competition against other college choruses.

The kid-attractor factor: It's like "Glee," only funnier and less sexual.

Good lessons, bad lessons: No coed is an island. Music's better when you're creating harmony.

Violence: None

Language: A smattering of mild profanity and innuendo

Sex: Hinted at, flirted with, discussed.

Drugs: Drug jokes

Parents advisory: Pretty tame, for a rude-and-funny college comedy. Suitable for 10 and up.


WON'T BACK DOWN

Rating: PG for thematic elements and language

What it's about: A parent and a teacher team up to take over their failing school from the school district that is letting it fail.

The kid-attractor factor: It's about school, what kids endure there and what a good school is supposed to be.

Good lessons, bad lessons: Study hard and make your school succeed, unless you want your parents taking it over and setting the agenda there.

Violence: Suggestions of bullying

Language: Mild profanity

Sex: Flirtation between consenting adults

Drugs: Alcohol is consumed, in a bar.

Parents advisory: A hard sell for kids, but this one is family- friendly and could provoke discussions

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