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Movie reviews for action/adventure, superheroes & fairy tales

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  • Review
    Superman: Unbound

    Superman fights, learns life lessons in animated thriller.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Iron Man: Rise of Technovore

    Animated Iron Man adventure is convoluted and violent.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

    Extremely violent, ambiguous end to animated Batman saga.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Dark Knight Rises

    Bale's final Batman is as gritty and dark as the first two.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Action-packed series reboot has lots to offer Spidey fans.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Avengers

    Heroes work together in explosive comic book adventure.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

    Extremely violent animated addition to the Batman story.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    Crazy, violent, dumb action sequel quickly burns out.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Superman vs. the Elite

    Strong violence countered by positive messages, good story.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Justice League: Doom

    Great teamwork in otherwise violent superhero adventure.
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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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    Batman: Year One

    Animated superhero drama is too intense for young fans.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Thor

    Surprisingly complex superhero action-adventure.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Green Hornet

    Superhero "bromance" is funny but overly childish.
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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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    Iron Man 2

    Downey whips out the big guns, sexy banter in fun sequel.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

    Supergirl comes of age in so-so animated adventure.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Batman: Under the Red Hood

    Drug dealers and brutal beatings in animated Batman movie.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

    Superhero movie mixes cartoon violence, positive messages.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Planet Hulk

    Animated Hulk movie is as violent as the feature films.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Superman Batman: Public Enemies

    Framed superheroes fight back -- and fight some more.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    More brutal action than in earlier X-Men films.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Green Lantern: First Flight

    Dark animated superhero yarn will entertain older viewers.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Dark Knight

    Excellent sequel much darker, more violent than the first.
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    (DVD, 2008)