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Movie reviews for family and kids, misfits and underdogs

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    Space Warriors

    Inspiring family film has positive messages, some bullying.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Wreck-It Ralph

    Game-themed movie mixes potty humor with strong messages.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Toys in the Attic

    Foreign stop-action film blends the beautiful and grotesque.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Dear Dracula

    Sweet, funny story of friendship is a treat for the family.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Vampire Dog

    Anti-bullying messages weighed down by predictable plot.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Pirates! Band of Misfits

    Pirate adventure blends Victorian history, high-seas fun.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Home Run Showdown

    Mostly family-friendly sports flick dabbles in stereotypes.
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    10
     
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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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    Kung Fu Panda 2

    Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Perfect Game

    Sentimental, inspiring tale about Little League underdogs.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Rango

    Guns and deep thoughts make this best for older kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Blue Elephant

    Uplifting tale of courageous elephant is heavy on peril.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Shrek Forever After

    Fiona's fierce, Shrek's lovable in still-funny 4th movie.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Karate Kid (2010)

    Remake has new stars, new country, but same winning spirit.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Up

    Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

    3-D sequel is fun but also more intense than past films.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Pete's Dragon

    Offbeat live-action/animation mix with lots of drinking.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Mr. Troop Mom

    Made-for-Nickelodeon movie is so-so but fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Tommy and the Cool Mule

    Feel-good talking mule movie deals with parental loss.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

    Fun sequel has some romance, peril, adult humor.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Missing Lynx

    Action-packed endangered species story, with potty humor.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    WALL-E
    Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Kung Fu Panda

    Appealing kid-friendly comedy; some scary scenes.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Moondance Alexander
    Heartfelt story of a girl, her horse, and her family.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Daddy Day Camp

    Forgettable camp comedy is fine for kiddie laughs.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)