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    Jack Reacher

    Serviceable but forgettable Cruise thriller is very violent.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Impossible

    Very intense story of family's survival against the odds.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 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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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Evil Dead

    Gore-filled horror remake entertains but can't top original.
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    17
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Lincoln

    Outstanding drama about revered leader's political genius.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Zero Dark Thirty

    Intelligent, uncompromising drama is violent and complex.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Oz the Great and Powerful

    Colorful prequel is scarier, less magical than the original.
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    10
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Wreck-It Ralph

    Game-themed movie mixes potty humor with strong messages.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2

    Final Twilight focuses on Edward and Bella's legacy.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Monsters, Inc.

    Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Top Gun

    Exciting Tom Cruise classic has some intense scenes.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Argo

    Taut political thriller based on real-life escape from Iran.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Beautiful Creatures

    Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Bully

    Powerful docu addresses critically important issue for kids.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    Book-based drama for mature teens tackles tough subjects.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)