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Summer Movies 2009

How are this summer's blockbuster movies shaping up for kids? Check out what's in theaters for kids of all ages.
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Movie: G-Force

Movies in Theaters

3-D adventure is funny ... if you're a first grader.

Release date: 7/24/2009

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DVD: Up

Movies on DVD

Pixar's stunning 3-D adventure is an upper for everyone.

Release date: 5/29/2009

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Movie: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Movies in Theaters

Fun, fast-paced sequel is more upbeat than the original.

Release date: 5/22/2009

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DVD: Star Trek

Movies on DVD

Classic franchise gets new life in rousing space adventure.

Release date: 5/8/2009

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DVD: Land of the Lost

Movies on DVD

Ferrell's reboot of '70s show is rife with gross-out laughs.

Release date: 6/5/2009

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DVD: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Movies on DVD

Violent, crude, pointless sequel just isn't kids' stuff.

Release date: 6/24/2009

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Movie: Terminator Salvation

Movies in Theaters

First PG-13 Terminator is loud, explosive, and dark.

Release date: 5/21/2009

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Movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Movies in Theaters

Terrific but intense mix of love, friendship, fear, sorrow.

Release date: 7/15/2009

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DVD: Year One

Movies on DVD

Old Testament meets old jokes in rough, unfunny comedy.

Release date: 6/19/2009

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DVD: I Love You, Beth Cooper

Movies on DVD

Forgettable teen comedy has lots of sex and drinking.

Release date: 7/10/2009

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