THE PENTHOUSE — It seems like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is coming out with a new movie every other week at this point and his latest release is the action-thriller "Skyscraper."

The movie is far from perfect, but it delivers on vertigo-inducing action sequences and some silly fun. You can check out the full review here, but this is to let parents know what to expect to see in "Skyscraper" and help parents make a decision about letting kids go see the movie.

As always I want to remind you that I am not telling whether you should or should not take your kids to this movie, I'm just here to let you know what you can expect to see in it so you can make your own decision.

Sexuality

"Skyscraper" really kept it low key in this area. Other than a husband and wife kissing on occasion, there is really nothing to talk about. Johnson does have his shirt off for a brief scene, but I think that's in his contract for every movie ever.

The movie is very tame in this category.

Language

For the most part, the language in "Skyscraper" is typical for a PG-13 movie. There is some cursing here and there, but really not too much. I'd say it's about on the level of a Marvel movie until the filmmakers decided to push the envelope in one scene.

There is one very clear and purposeful use of a so-called R-rated word and it's actually said in a threatening manner with a child around which kind of made it worse.

Love it or hate it, that word in a PG-13-rated movie is pretty normal at this point, but it seems even more obnoxious when it's wholly unnecessary and forced, and that's how it felt here.

Review: The Rock’s ‘Skyscraper’ isn’t great, but it doesn’t need to be

“Skyscraper” isn’t a good movie, but I was entertained for the most part and isn’t that the point?

Violence

This is where "Skyscraper" goes for its rating. There is a lot of gun violence, people burning, people falling from great heights, hand-to-hand combat and a whole bunch of other stuff.

I think the most surprising was the amount of gun violence and how many people are killed. It's not graphic in the sense of blood and gore, but it's pretty heartless and taken with a very nonchalant attitude, which can be upsetting.

Tension

"Skyscraper" is all about creating tension and making you clench your fists. Some younger audiences may have a tough time dealing with the constant peril and near-death experiences at every turn.

I won't go into much detail to avoid spoilers, but the beginning of the movie is quite disturbing, and personally, I don't feel my kids are ready to see that or handle it. I had a tough time getting it out of my head for most of the movie.

Conclusion

For the most part, "Skyscraper" is a pretty typical PG-13 movie, but the violence is high, the tension is nonstop and the language gets strong in certain moments.

"Skyscraper" is rated PG-13 for sequences of gun violence and action, and for brief strong language.

Violence

This is where "Skyscraper" goes for its rating. There is a lot of gun violence, people burning, people falling from great heights, hand-to-hand combat and a whole bunch of other stuff.

I think the most surprising was the amount of gun violence and how many people are killed. It's not graphic in the sense of blood and gore, but it's pretty heartless and taken with a very nonchalant attitude, which can be upsetting.

Tension

"Skyscraper" is all about creating tension and making you clench your fists. Some younger audiences may have a tough time dealing with the constant peril and near-death experiences at every turn.

I won't go into much detail to avoid spoilers, but the beginning of the movie is quite disturbing, and personally, I don't feel my kids are ready to see that or handle it. I had a tough time getting it out of my head for most of the movie.

Conclusion

For the most part, "Skyscraper" is a pretty typical PG-13 movie, but the violence is high, the tension is nonstop and the language gets strong in certain moments.

"Skyscraper" is rated PG-13 for sequences of gun violence and action, and for brief strong language.

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