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Movie reviews for dvd, sports and martial arts & wild animals

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  • Review
    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.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
    AGE
    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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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Waiting for Lightning

    Routine docu about skateboard champ Danny Way.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Undefeated

    Inspiring football documentary about the power of teamwork.
    AGE
    11
     
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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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    Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

    Strange but interesting action sequel is ultra violent.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Trouble with the Curve

    Teen-friendly baseball drama raises father-daughter issues.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Backwards

    Drama is bland but teaches girls about competitive rowing.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

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

    Talent-swapping basketball tale is bland but OK for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Bones Brigade: An Autobiography

    Inspirational stories from Tony Hawk and other pro skaters.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special

    Heartwarming seasonal tale celebrates family bonds.
    AGE
    5
     
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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.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

    Adventure about overcoming fears is loaded with peril.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
    AGE
    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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    6
     
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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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    Touchback

    Former jock gets second chance in uplifting sports drama.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)