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Movie reviews for comedy, high school

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    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The English Teacher

    Devoted teacher makes a fateful mistake in solid comedy.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Fun Size

    Predictable party flick is too edgy for star's younger fans.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Here Comes the Boom

    Teacher turns MMA fighter in tween-friendly comedy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    High School

    Laid-back comedy centers on heavy teen drug use.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    American Reunion

    Raunchy sequel recycles same formula, minus some laughs.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    21 Jump Street

    TV-based buddy comedy is crude but hilarious.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Radio Rebel

    Sweet story celebrates self-expression and conquering fears.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    You Again
    Great cast, but "mean girl" wedding comedy is mediocre.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Rock 'n' Roll High School
    The Ramones still rock in comedy with some adult material.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Bandslam

    Great songs, good role models, and feel-good energy fuel this tween-friendly battle-of-the-bands flick.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Taking 5
    Like, this silly movie's for the slumber party set only.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Dr. Dolittle 3

    Girl inherits dad's animal magnetism; tweens & up.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Bug Me Not!

    Quirky subtitled teen romance is mild and fluffy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Sky High
    Cartoony high school superhero drama; OK for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Campus Confidential

    Satire of high school cliques overdoes stereotypes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    6Teen: Dude of the Living Dead

    Tepid animated parody of teens and zombies has stereotypes.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Napoleon Dynamite

    One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Sleepover
    Not for younger kids, despite its PG rating.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Fast Times at Ridgemont High

    Teen movie is full of sex, drugs, and misbehavior.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    A Cinderella Story

    Funny and sweet update of the Cinderella tale.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Clueless

    Charming, funny take on Jane Austen's Emma.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Teen Wolf (1985)
    Cheesy '80s comedy still works thanks to Fox-y star.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Better Off Dead
    Uneven, occasionally hilarious '80s teen comedy.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

    Silly time-capsule comedy ideal for older tweens.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2001)