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The Princess and the Frog
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The Princess and the Frog

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Jazzy tunes, beautiful animation, and charming characters make this Disney princess movie a welcome treat.

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010, Rated NR)
Parents Need to Know...

that this third installment in the hugely popular Twilight series of teen vampire movies, starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, and based on Stephanie Meyer's bestselling novels, looks to be more of the same intense, broody ... read more

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
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How to Train Your Dragon (2010, Rated PG)
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that this fantasy comedy about a clever young Viking teen who trains a dragon instead of slaying it is sure to draw in droves of elementary-aged kids, especially boys. Loosely based on the best-selling book by Cressida Crowell, the movie ... read more

How to Train Your Dragon
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The Secret of Kells (2010, Rated NR)
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that this Oscar-nominated animated movie is too intense for preschoolers and even young elementary school-aged kids. Steeped in Irish folklore, the movie includes scenes of Barbarian invaders sweeping through towns, terrorizing and ... read more

Age 9+
The Secret of Kells
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010, Rated PG)
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that this tween comedy is based on Jeff Kinney's best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which is currently one of the most popular book franchises among elementary schoolers (and some teens and parents too). Expect any kid old enough ... read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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The Runaways (2010, Rated R)
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that this biopic of the revolutionary all-girl rock band The Runaways features not one but two ridiculously popular Twilight stars: Kristen Stewart as guitarist Joan Jettt and Dakota Fanning as lead singer Cherie Currie. Although there's ... read more

The Runaways
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Hubble 3D (2010, Rated G)
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that this documentary about NASA’s final shuttle expedition to repair a broken part of the Hubble telescope is an educational goldmine offering facts about space and a bounty of images of distant galaxies caught by the instrument. Kids ... read more

Age 9+
Hubble 3D
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Remember Me (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this coming-of-age drama starring Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson is not your typical teen romance. While it includes young love -- the two main characters are 21 -- the movie focuses much more on sensitive issues such as ... read more

Age 14+
Remember Me
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She's Out of My League (2010, Rated R)
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that She's Out of My League is like the recent slew of Judd Apatow and Apatow-inspired comedies that are slathered in exceedingly vulgar humor, but also have a sweet, endearing center. The film has little nudity, but because of the ... read more

Age 15+
She's Out of My League
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Our Family Wedding (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this imperfect, but heartfelt family-friendly film attempts to address a challenging subject: interracial marriage. In doing so, it doesn’t quite steer clear of clichés, but does entertain while at least partly moving the ... read more

Age 14+
Our Family Wedding
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Green Zone (2010, Rated R)
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that this suspenseful war thriller is brimming with tense scenes and battle sequences, all of which include gunfire. Characters are almost always armed, mostly with automatic firearms though sometimes with knives, and skirmishes exact ... read more

Age 16+
Green Zone
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Alice in Wonderland (2010) (2010, Rated PG)
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that Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland might be rated PG, but it's pretty intense and scary at times for younger kids, especially because it's in 3-D. This trippy adaptation -- in which Alice is a young adult -- includes some fantasy ... read more

Age 10+
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
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Brooklyn's Finest (2010, Rated R)
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that Brooklyn's Finest is an exceedingly violent police drama starring Ethan Hawke, Don Cheadle, and Richard Gere, with lots of gunfights and killing. It's filled with wall-to-wall foul language (including "f--k," ... read more

Age 16+
Brooklyn's Finest
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Cop Out (2010, Rated R)
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that this buddy cop comedy (starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan) is directed by Kevin Smith, who is infamous for pushing the limits of an R-rating. This movie is no exception. Both the movie's humor, language, and violence are pretty ... read more

Age 16+
Cop Out
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The Yellow Handkerchief (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this road-trip drama might appeal to more teens than expected because of co-star Kristen Stewart (of Twilight fame). There’s no Bella here, and the material, which includes marital isolation and incarceration, is mature, and ... read more

Age 14+
The Yellow Handkerchief
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The Crazies (2010, Rated R)
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that THE CRAZIES is a violent, somewhat cynical remake of a 1973 film by famed horror director George A. Romero. The tense movie is filled with strong language, disturbing images, i.e. grisly piles of mutilated and burned corpses, as well ... read more

Age 16+
The Crazies
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Shutter Island (2010, Rated R)
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that Shutter Island is a very intense thriller, with some highly disturbing imagery, including drowned children, Nazi concentration camps, piles of corpses, blood, guns, dark prison corridors, and bizarre, scary nightmares and ... read more

Age 17+
Shutter Island
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The Ghost Writer (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this deftly written and directed tale of political intrigue will likely thrill fans of the genre, including older teens. It includes some swearing and brief nudity, and addresses mature subjects such as war crimes and terrorism. ... read more

Age 15+
The Ghost Writer
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The Good Guy (2010, Rated R)
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that this tepid drama, which has promise but doesn't make good on it, will likely attract teen fans of lead actress Alexis Bledel (of Gilmore Girls fame), but its mature themes are better saved for older teens and adults. There's little ... read more

Age 17+
The Good Guy
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010, Rated PG)
Parents Need to Know...

that this movie is an aged-up version of the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief book that Common Sense Media recommends for readers 9 and up. Young hero Percy is now in high school rather than middle school; his satyr friend Grover ... read more

Age 11+
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
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Valentine's Day (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this ensemble romantic comedy from director Garry Marshall -- which stars everyone from Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, and Anne Hathaway to teen faves Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift -- features relationships in various stages, from ... read more

Age 14+
Valentine's Day
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The Wolfman (2010, Rated R)
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that The Wolfman (starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins) is an extra-gory remake of the same-named 1941 classic (starring Lon Chaney Jr.). The new film is filled with slashings, slicings, and dicings, with lots of blood, gore, and ... read more

Age 16+
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that the second installment in the hugely popular Twilight saga is darker and a bit more violent than the first movie, but not enough to make it inappropriate for teens, especially those who've read the books. That said, the relationship ... read more

Age 13+
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Bandslam (2010, Rated PG)
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that this music-filled high school flick stars tween favorites Vanessa Hudgens and Aly Michalka,so expect interest from kids familiar with their Disney projects.Although it's rated PG and doesn't have any drinking/smoking, violence, or ... read more

Age 10+
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that this indie relationship drama directed by The Office star John Krasinski based on the story collection Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace is aimed at adults. The subject matter can feel very heavy, and the ... read more

Age 16+
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Astro Boy (2010, Rated PG)
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that this animated robot superhero adventure based on the 1960s anime series Astro Boy is age-appropriate for elementary-schoolers. It has fairly sophisticated themes (grief, loss, and war), as well as plenty of cartoon action violence -- ... read more

Age 7+
Astro Boy
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The Fourth Kind (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this sci-fi thriller from director Olatunde Osunsanmi mixes supposedly real footage of alien abductees with re-creations played out by actors (including Milla Jovovich and Will Patton). That mix makes it hard to know what to believe, ... read more

Age 14+
The Fourth Kind
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The Princess and the Frog (2010, Rated G)
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that The Princess and the Frog is Disney's first movie to feature an African-American heroine, Tiana. The New Orleans-set story is a spin on the classic fairy tale about the princess who finds true love when she kisses an enchanted ... read more

Age 6+
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Broken Embraces (2010, Rated R)
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that this drama -- like Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's other movies -- is a complex, engrossing story with themes that are too mature for even most older teens, including infidelity and spousal abuse. Expect frank sexual discussion ... read more

No Kids
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Ninja Assassin (2010, Rated R)
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that Ninja Assassin is a fast-paced action movie with tons of extreme martial arts violence and gallons of blood, though its cartoonish tone may be more likely to inspire laughter than shock among teens. The story is about a man who takes ... read more

Age 16+
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Armored (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that although Armored is a violent crime film with lots of blood and a fair amount of strong language (including "s--t" and "f--k"), it's almost old-fashioned in its clearly defined take on "good guys" and ... read more

Age 14+
Armored
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Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that this Hugh Grant/Sarah Jessica Parker romantic comedy is a classic fish-out-of-water tale that could appeal to romcom-loving teens, despite its bland story. There are a few kisses and references to sex, marriage, and infidelity. ... read more

Age 13+
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
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Capitalism: A Love Story (2010, Rated R)
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that, like all of Michael Moore's documentaries, this film has a very definite point of view. Moore has come in for criticism about how he handles the juxtaposition of factual analysis and opinion. Viewers need to think about what is ... read more

Age 14+
Capitalism: A Love Story
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Planet 51 (2010, Rated PG)
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that this animated alien comedy earns its PG rating with a fair bit of sexualized humor -- including jokes about anal probing and penises which may go over younger kids' head (though middle schoolers won't be duped -- in fact, they'll ... read more

Age 7+
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Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2010, Rated R)
Parents Need to Know...

that this powerful indie drama based on the novel Push by Sapphire is a harsh, raw depiction of a Harlem teen’s brutal life that may be too intense for many viewers, even older teens. The main character is abused in every way imaginable ... read more

Age 17+
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
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Pirate Radio (2010, Rated R)
Parents Need to Know...

that, though Pirate Radio is about rebellion of every stripe, it's ultimately a good-natured film filled with good-hearted characters who will appeal to mature teens (as well as parents who cherish rock 'n' roll). The movie's events are ... read more

Age 16+
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Old Dogs (2010, Rated PG)
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that this Robin Williams/John Travolta family comedy from the director of Wild Hogs includes lots of sight gags and physical humor, as well as jokey references to relationships and the "birds and the bees," but it's generally ... read more

Age 8+
Old Dogs
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Up in the Air (2010, Rated R)
Parents Need to Know...

that director Jason Reitman's thoughtful drama about a man (played by George Clooney) who fires people for a living (criss-crossing the country by plane to do so) examines uncomfortable, grown-up truths both timely (unemployment, ... read more

Age 16+
Up in the Air
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Turn The Beat Around (2010, Rated )
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that dance-loving teens will probably love this TV movie's updated disco dance moves, but parents may want to exercise some caution when allowing younger teens to watch. The movie features some very strong sexual innuendo, including ... read more

Age 15+
Turn The Beat Around
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Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (2010, Rated NR)
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that the materialistic vibe of this movie is pretty over the top. Oceana is populated with girls who shop all day and act ditzy. On the other hand, there's no prince in this Barbie movie -- the girls save the day all on their own. ... read more

Age 5+
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
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Ponyo (2010, Rated G)
Parents Need to Know...

that this stunning adventure from anime master Hayao Miyazaki is one of his most kid-friendly films to date, with strong characters and positive messages. There's little violence, although a few scenes during and after a climactic storm ... read more

Age 5+
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Cold Souls (2010, Rated PG-13)
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that although this indie comedy about the soul transplant business is imaginative, it probably won't have much appeal for kids or young teens. It's grown-up material, and the humor comes from taking our culture's incessant soul-searching ... read more

Age 15+
Cold Souls
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Where the Wild Things Are (2010, Rated PG)
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that director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are isn't appropriate for younger kids, even those who adore the book (there's a big difference between looking at a beautifully illustrated children's story ... read more

Age 9+
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