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Movie reviews for wild animals

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    Penguins 3D

    Nature docu follows King penguin's quest to raise a family.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Koala Kid

    Aussie circus adventure is fun, but has a few scary scenes.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
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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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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

    Adventure about overcoming fears is loaded with peril.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

    Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jock the Hero Dog

    Uplifting dog tale features more menace than you'd expect.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Darling Companion

    Prickly couple loses dog, rediscovers love in ho-hum drama.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chimpanzee

    Chimp "adoption" documentary has some scary moments.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Gruffalo's Child

    This sweet story is brief enough for shorter attention spans and reinforces the comfort that kids feel with their parents.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Miracle

    Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Life's a Jungle: Africa's Most Wanted

    Tedious Madagascar rip-off with some crude humor.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Jungle Bunch

    Whimsical animated animal tale has mild action.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Otter 501

    Informative otter docu best for older animal-loving kids.
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    7
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Born to Be Wild

    Sweet, inspiring tale of two wildlife fairy godmothers.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Animals United

    Kids might enjoy eco-friendly, Madagascar-like tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    We Bought a Zoo

    Family film tackles grief with humor and deep empathy.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Happy Feet Two

    Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)