• positive elements: On separate occasions, Alan, Paul, Billy, Amanda and Eric all engage in selfless heroics on behalf of people in peril. Eric reminds Alan of the need to express sincere appreciation to others. Alan’s old research partner, Ellie, articulates her undying support and friendship. Realizing that noble motives don’t excuse bad decisions, Alan warns Billy, "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." Although parental desperation leads the Kirbys to deceive and jeopardize the safety of others (far from virtuous), the couple risks everything to save their son. [Spoiler Warning] The film has a warm spot for two-parent families, reuniting a divorced couple during the search for their only child and keeping all three safe ‘til the end credits despite some frighteningly close calls. After his associate is attacked by flying reptiles, Alan regrets that his last words to Billy were unkind.

• spiritual content: Alan reverently alludes to Darwin and evolutionary theory, yet later comments that the dinos were created by scientists who were "playing God." In appreciation for a colleague’s support, Alan says, "God bless you, Ellie." So, Dr. Grant, which is it, an impersonal emergence from the primordial ooze or a benevolent Creator who can bless people? Also, a mercenary sarcastically claims that he made his shady business contact "through church."

• sexual content: None, though Amanda is shown taking off her shirt, revealing her brassiere.

• violent content: This is where JP3 earns its rating, though none of the dino-induced deaths is quite as disturbing as watching two T-Rexes grab a guy at opposite ends and tear him in half, as seen in The Lost World. Intense action violence ranges from a plane crash to people being traumatized by angry dinosaurs. Two men disappear from the deck of a boat (implied deaths, blood stains). Early on, mercenaries are chomped and/or stomped by a huge Spinosaurus (this sequel’s largest, most intimidating species). Another is subdued by a pack of Velociraptors which kill their prey and later take a bite out of its head. Eric gets snatched up by an airborne Pteranodon and dropped into a nest full of hungry, violently pecking offspring. Several of the bird-like reptiles converge on another character as well. A decaying human corpse falls out of a tree. The special effects team pits an angry T-Rex against the Spinosaurus in a duel to the death reminiscent of King Kong and old Ray Harryhausen movies. Also, a thug knocks Alan cold with a single punch. Alan belts Paul.

• crude or profane language: Fewer than 10 instances, all mild for a PG-13..

• drug and alcohol content: Beer is consumed at a honky-tonk.

• other negative elements: While not exactly "objectionable," a gross scene finds a guy reaching into a huge dung heap to retrieve a cell phone.