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Unlike the MPAA we do not assign one inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest, depending on quantity and context.

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May 3

The Dilemma [2011] [PG-13] - 6.5.5
Two best friends and business partners (Vince Vaughn and Kevin James) attempt to produce an electric muscle car, but when one of the men witnesses the other man's wife (Winona Ryder) kissing a younger man, he starts agonizing over how to tell his friend. Growing increasingly paranoid and keeping a close eye on his friend, his friend's wife and his own girlfriend (Jennifer Connelly), he starts giving the impression of suffering from an addiction. Also with Channing Tatum, Queen Latifah, Chelcie Ross, Amy Morton and Clint Howard. Directed by Ron Howard. [1:58]

From Prada to Nada [2011] [PG-13] - 5.3.4
A modern, Latino twist on Jane Austen's classic "Sense and Sensibility": two spoiled sisters (Camilla Belle and Alexa Vega) are left penniless after their father dies and they must move in with their aunt in East Los Angeles and make a new life for themselves. Also with Kuno Becker, April Bowlby and Wilmer Valderrama. Directed by Angel Gracia. [1:47]

Green Hornet [2011] [PG-13] - 5.7.4
Seth Rogen stars as the spoiled son of a rich man who dies and leaves him the family newspaper publishing business. He quickly learns about a secret criminal underground in the city and vows to put an end to the corruption and crime by becoming a masked superhero, with a martial arts and weapons expert (Jay Chou) at his side. Also with Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward Furlong, Tom Wilkinson, Edward James Olmos and James Franco. Directed by Michel Gondry. [1:48]

May 10

Blue Valentine [2010] [R] - 8.4.8
A man and a woman (Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams) meet, fall in love and marry but their love dwindles and erodes as time passes. A principal problem seems to be lifestyle incompatibility: she's practical and focused on a medical career, while he's a dreamer and happy to do unskilled jobs. Also with John Doman, Mike Vogel, Maryann Plunkett and Ben Shenkman. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. [1:54]

The Illusionist (L'illusionniste) [2010] [PG] - 1.2.0
In this animated feature, a French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman who joins him on his journey. Their shared adventures change both of their lives. With the voices of Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin and Duncan MacNeil. Directed by Sylvain Chomet. In French and Gaelic with English subtitles. [1:20]

No Strings Attached [2011] [R] - 8.3.6
Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher star as two friends who reconnect, and decide to make their sexual relationship strictly physical. But they discover that it isn't as easy as they thought it would be. Also with Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes, Greta Gerwig, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Mindy Kaling. Directed by Ivan Reitman. [1:50]

May 13

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never [2011] [G] - 2.1.1
The film consists of footage of Justin Bieber in the ten days leading up to his sold-out concert at Madison Square Gardens and footage from his 2010 concert tour. Also with Boyz II Men, Miley Cyrus, Sean Kingston, Ludacris, Jaden Smith, Usher, Snoop Dogg and Scooter Braun. Directed by Jon Chu. [1:45]

May 17

The Mechanic [2011] [R] - 7.8.6
A remake of the eponymous 1972 Charles Bronson film: Jason Statham plays an elite professional assassin, who decides to take on an apprentice (Ben Foster). The younger man's father had been assassinated and he has problems with substance abuse, which threaten their relationship. Also with Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Mini Anden and Jeff Chase. Directed by Simon West. [1:40]

The Rite [2011] [R] - 4.8.5
On the eve of his graduation from a seminary a man (Colin O'Donoghue) that has admitted to a lack of faith agrees to enroll in exorcist training at the Vatican. There he meets a priest (Anthony Hopkins) that has performed numerous exorcisms and believes he can convince the non-believer that the devil does exist. Also with Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds and Toby Jones. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom. [2:07]

The Roommate [2011] [PG-13] - 6.6.4
A young woman (Minka Kelly) moves into her new college dorm room and she and her roommate (Leighton Meester) become friends. However, the relationship soon deteriorates when the roommate becomes possessive and resentful. Also with Alyson Michalka, Cam Gigandet, Danneel Harris and Billy Zane. Directed by Christian Christiansen. [1:33]

May 24

Gnomeo and Juliet [2011] [G] - 3.3.2
A modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," involving two neighboring groups of garden gnomes and their on-going feud, which takes on a new twist when two star-crossed gnomes (voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt) fall in love. Also with the voices of Hulk Hogan, Ashley Jensen, Michael Caine, Matt Lucas, Maggie Smith, Jason Statham, Ozzy Osbourne and Patrick Stewart. Directed by Kelly Asbury. [1:24]

I Am Number Four [2011] [PG-13] - 3.6.4
Based on the young adult science fiction novel by Pittacus Lore: a teenager (Alex Pettyfer) tries to fit in at a new school in a new town after he and his caretaker (Timothy Olyphant) move in order to elude a deadly alien enemy. There he can fulfill his destiny as an extraordinary creature saved from a dying planet. Also with Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron and Callan McAuliffe. Directed by D.J. Caruso. [1:44]