Being a student teacher in a kindergarten class has allowed me to get the kindergarten inside scoop about new theatre releases. Here is what some of my students had to say about these films: (the names have been changed)

Elektra: “Did you like the movie Jam?” asked Miss Movies. Jam responds, “No, it was bad. I would have liked to see something else.” Miss Movies asks, “why do you think you didn’t like the film?”
“Because it was bad,” responds Jam (age 6).

Racing Stripes: “I saw Racing Stripes over the weekend, it is a good movie. Well, first it was sad, and then it was good,” says Sam. “How was it sad?” asked Miss Movies. “First the Zebra was in the rain and he was in the road and people thought he was dead, but then he was rescued. It made my grandma cry because she was sad too. Then the movie got better and I really liked it.” Miss Movies asked Sam, “Do you think I would like the movie?”
“Yes, but you might cry too,” says Sam (age 5).

After an assessment of both reviews, I believe that it is safe to say that the youth of America considers Elektra to be a “Miss,” and Racing Stripes to be a “Hit.”

Elektra: Rated PG-13 for action violence.
Action
Running Time: 1 hour 36 minutes

Racing Stipes: Rated PG for mild crude humor and some language.
Family / Adventure
Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes

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