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Movie reviews for space and aliens

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  • Review
    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out

    Parody is short, funny, but definitely an ad for LEGO toys.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Dark Skies

    Subtle but dull alien invasion movie has scares, edgy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Escape from Planet Earth

    Predictable alien adventure is violent and forgettable.
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    7
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Total Recall (2012)

    Remake is better looking, less violent, less thoughtful.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Men in Black III

    Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Watch

    Aliens vs. potty-mouthed, sex-obsessed humans.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prometheus

    New Alien movie has strong themes, violence.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Battleship

    Over-the-top sci-fi action with great special effects.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Lockout

    Outer-space rescue adventure has lots of action violence.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

    Geek tribes revel in docu about massive commercial event.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    John Carter

    Mars-based action epic has strong fantasy violence.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Darkest Hour

    Alien invasion flick has lots of violence but little blood.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Space Dogs

    Russian animated movie teaches kids about two Sputnik dogs.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space

    Tame Halloween special doesn't live up to original movie.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

    Quirky duo's other-realm adventures are fun for all ages.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Mars Needs Moms

    Surprisingly touching adventure has sad moments amid comedy.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Megamind

    Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
    Unnecessary sequel isn't really worth kids' time.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Planet 51
    Underwhelming alien comedy has some suggestive humor.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Star Trek

    Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2009)