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Movie reviews for action/adventure, dvd, parents recommend

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    The Avengers

    Heroes work together in explosive comic book adventure.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Battleship

    Over-the-top sci-fi action with great special effects.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

    Spy franchise returns for more action-packed thrills.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Adventures of Tintin

    Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Hugo

    Spectacular book adaptation is great for tweens and up.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Real Steel

    Predictable but fun fight movie has lots of robot action.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Captain America: The First Avenger

    Comic book adventure mixes patriotism, explosive action.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    More swashbuckling + less violence = OK for older tweens.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Thor

    Surprisingly complex superhero action-adventure.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    All-Star Superman

    Violence and minor sensuality in reflective Superman tale.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Red
    Well-cast action comedy is entertaining -- but very violent.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    A classic action-adventure for older kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Iron Man 2

    Downey whips out the big guns, sexy banter in fun sequel.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Sherlock Holmes

    Gritty, action-packed take on famous sleuth's adventures.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Armored
    Violent urban crime flick is too intense for tweens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
    Fun, fast-paced sequel is more upbeat than the original.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Death Race
    Violent action remake races to a high body count.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

    Formulaic-but-exciting family action-adventurer.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

    Fourth Indy isn't perfect, but it's fun for series fans.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Ocean's Thirteen

    More of the same from Clooney and company.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Spider-Man 3

    Kids will be dazzled, but the story falls short of No. 2.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Red Dawn (1984)

    Controversial, bloody 1980s WWIII film with teen heroes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Night at the Museum

    Cute adventure; OK for tweens, but a little scary for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker
    Teen spy hero makes leap from book to screen.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
    An action-packed but too-long flick for kids 12+.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2006)