VIOLENCE/SCARINESS Much smiting of 'bots by saber-wielding Jedi, at least a couple of bloodless battle amputations, and many spectacular explosions. Also, there's the requisite parade of George Lucas alien freaks. But they tend to sit in the front row, so if you grab a seat in back you'll be fine.
OBJECTIONALBE WORDS/PHRASES/STEREOTYPES None (assuming you're not offended by stilted dialogue)
THE VERDICT For most kids, this is the most anticipated movie of the summer. Use previous installments in the epic series as your guide, since this latest chapter, although slightly darker in tone, is essentially consistent in terms of age appropriateness with its predecessors.