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Movie reviews for comedy, magic and fantasy & sports and martial arts

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  • Review
    The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

    Not enough magic to mostly unfunny Carell-Carrey comedy.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Here Comes the Boom

    Teacher turns MMA fighter in tween-friendly comedy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Goon

    Bloody sports dramedy about brutal life of hockey enforcer.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Illusionist

    Touching, beautiful drama about the magic of friendship.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Winning Season

    Quirky indie sports flick is surprisingly serious, moving.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    You're So Cupid

    Cheesy, clean romantic comedy with twin teenage matchmakers.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Tooth Fairy
    Sweet but uninspired fantasy is fine for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

     

     
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Snow 2: Brain Freeze

    Sweet holiday sequel is as family-friendly as the original.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Imagine That
    Sugary sweet father-daughter comedy is fine for families.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Mad Monster Party

    Campy stop-motion animated fun with ghoulish imagery.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Great Buck Howard
    Offbeat magic comedy isn't likely to get kids' attention.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Minis

    Comedy about little people; in need of sensitivity training.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Jack Frost (1998)

    Michael Keaton's frozen rocker dad makes a bad role model.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Penelope
    Offbeat romantic comedy is sweet but lightweight.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Evan Almighty

    Carell's morality tale much milder than Carrey's.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Offside
    Iranian dramedy scores with gender equity issues.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Angels in the Outfield (1951)

    Cute baseball fantasy overshadowed by remake.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Nacho Libre
    A sweet, offbeat movie about caring for others.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Bug Me Not!

    Quirky subtitled teen romance is mild and fluffy.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

    Fitting in, choosing right from wrong, and money pressures are fodder for thought in this funny but dark tale.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Rebound
    Tired comedy about middle school basketball.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Sky High
    Cartoony high school superhero drama; OK for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Kicking & Screaming
    This sometimes-obnoxious comedy is no Elf.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)