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Movie reviews for science fiction, adventures

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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 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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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chronicle

    Teens get super powers in relatable but violent thriller.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Green Lantern: Emerald Knights

    Violent, animated superhero movie with thoughtful messages.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    TRON: Legacy

    Techie reboot is visually dazzling but short on story.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Star Trek

    Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Race to Witch Mountain
    Sci-fi remake is action packed and intense for a PG film.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Howard the Duck

    Superhero spoof is awful -- and edgier than you remember.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Waterworld

    Seagoing sci-fi swashbuckler fun despite bad reputation.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Ben 10: Race Against Time
    Movie ups alien-battle series' violence level.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Time Kid

    Action-packed time-traveling adventure with some fighting.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Flash Gordon (1980)
    Sci-fi comic-strip movie is too intense for younger kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace

    Kid-centric but violent prequel lacks originals' energy.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

    The best of the original series, but the most intense, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Zathura: A Space Adventure
    Sci-fi adventure for the elementary school set.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Review
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    Arthur and his alien friend travel the galaxy.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Star Trek: Insurrection

    Like a long episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

    Angelina Jolie stars in this imaginative adventure that will captivate kids (and parents!).
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Back to the Future Part II
    Amusing futuristic sequel more dated, edgier than original.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Back to the Future

    '80s time-travel favorite has laughs, romance, action.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Explorers

    Kids' sci-fi adventure never fully blasts off.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Star Trek: Generations
    Old/new Starfleet heroes warpspeed a lukewarm plot.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

    Sci-fi action classic perfect for sharing with kids.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)