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Movie reviews for ocean creatures

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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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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

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

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas!

    Comical holiday featurette has glad tidings, some insults.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Miracle

    Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Otter 501

    Informative otter docu best for older animal-loving kids.
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    7
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures

    Ocean tale should amuse, educate young kids about sea life.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Happy Feet Two

    Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2

    Less shopping, more friendship in undersea Barbie adventure.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Turtle: The Incredible Journey

    Educational but slow docu may not keep kids' interest.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    A classic action-adventure for older kids.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer

    Scary and confusing tale of a dolphin following his dream.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    Under the Sea 3D

    From garden eels to sea dragons, this lovely film depicts the mystery and majesty of the world's underwater creatures.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove

    Mild orca-tainment with adorable Bindi Irwin.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Ponyo

    This stunning anime-style film follows a goldfish princess whose bravery leads to freedom -- at a price.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

    An uninspired rehash of the first movie.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Fishtales
    Tween-friendly but mediocre mermaid tale sinks.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Nim's Island

    This offbeat adventure features Jodie Foster and tween star Abigail Breslin, whose charm and ingenuity carry the show.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Surf's Up

    Kids will dive into penguin adventure, dude.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss

    Low-budget cartoon tells classic story with hopeful ending.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Happy Feet

    Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    The Little Mermaid

    Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    A Fish Tale (Help! I'm A Fish)

    Animated sea adventure with kid heroes, music, mild scares.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2006)