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Movie reviews for drama, high school

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    Tiger Eyes

    Tender, well-acted teen drama is true to classic Blume book.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Not Fade Away

    '60s-set coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The We and the I

    Realistic look at teen culture has drinking, sex, language.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Fat Kid Rules the World

    Unpopular teen faces tough climb in edgy dramedy.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Girl in Progress

    Coming-of-age story cautions against forcing adulthood.
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    14
     
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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)
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    LOL

    Miley Cyrus overacts in sex 'n' drugs high school drama.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jesus Henry Christ

    Stylized comedy explores identity; adults drink and smoke.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Pariah

    Smart, sad, empowering film about a teen coming out.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prom

    Unrealistic prom flick is bland for teens, fine for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Knockout

    Feel-good boxing tale, but frequent bullying and taunting.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Brick

    Smart, stylized teen whodunit with violence and drugs.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Mask

    Complex, moving story of disfigured boy best for teens.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Elephant

    Powerful, provocative depiction of high school shootings.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Footloose (1984)

    A dated rebellion tale.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Heavenly Creatures

    Gruesome yet imaginative teen psychosexual drama.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Dead Poets Society

    Inspiring, intense story of a teacher and his students.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    My Bodyguard

    Coming-of-age story still relevant and engaging.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    The Last Picture Show

    Classic American film has heavy themes and sex.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Mr. Holland's Opus
    A music teacher inspires his students.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    American Graffiti

    Coming-of-age classic still a must-see for teens.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 1992)