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42 results
  • Review
    Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist

    Predictable slapstick comedy still delivers the laughs.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    A Fairly Odd Christmas

    Series-inspired TV movie is worry-free holiday fun for kids.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Just Kidding

    No-frills, kid-staged pranks make for funny family comedy.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Annoying Orange

    Name calling, rude humor will delight tweens, not parents.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Maison Ikkoku

    Bittersweet animated romantic comedy has lots of drinking.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sigmund and the Sea Monsters

    Vintage Krofft is cheesy but lighthearted.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Suite Life Movie

    No surprises in tween-friendly movie based on hit series.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Vacation with Derek

    Sweet movie celebrates kids' ties in a blended family.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Connor Undercover

    Mystery, spy gear, and wholesome fun for tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Freak the Freak Out

    Victorious special is full of fun for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    iStart a Fan War
    Jack Black spices up otherwise lackluster special.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Gilligan's Island

    Unique characters and situations drive classic sitcom.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pair of Kings

    Corny, unrealistic comedy has so-so messages for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Good Luck Charlie

    Well-rounded Disney sitcom offers wholesome fun to families.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Victorious

    Upbeat iCarly-like tween comedy promotes confidence.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    JONAS L.A.

    Teen rock stars bring good, clean fun to Tinsel Town.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    iGo to Japan
    iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Suite Life on Deck
    Disney spin-off is implausible but fun for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
    Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iCarly Saves TV

    Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Get Smart
    Classic spy parody offers laughs and some dated stereotypes.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Wizards of Waverly Place

    Magic, mischief, and lessons for young tweens.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    iCarly

    Interactive show raises social media issues for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Family Ties

    Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    The Naked Brothers Band
    Tween rockumentary series has a bit of edge.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2007)