“AQUAMAN”

>> Rated: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language

>> What it’s about: The oceangoing DC Comics character gets his own stand-alone film, straddling life on the surface and turmoil in the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.

>> The kid attractor factor: The big, bold, bright aquatic adventure will be a draw for younger audiences, including kids.

>> Good lessons/bad lessons: Always be yourself, even if that self seems caught between two worlds.

>> Violence: Several intense fight and chase sequences — with high-tech pirates, fantastical sea creatures, laser-eyed Black Manta and more. Fighting, shooting, stabbing, destruction, etc. but nothing too gory.

>> Language: A few instances of swearing/strong language

>> Sexuality: A prolonged kiss

>> Drugs: Strong beer

>> Parents advisory: This is a fun underwater comic adventure spectacle that will please the whole family, but it’s too scary for littler kids.