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Movie reviews for comedy, sports and martial arts

23 results
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    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Here Comes the Boom

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

    Bloody sports dramedy about brutal life of hockey enforcer.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Winning Season

    Quirky indie sports flick is surprisingly serious, moving.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Tooth Fairy
    Sweet but uninspired fantasy is fine for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Minis

    Comedy about little people; in need of sensitivity training.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Offside
    Iranian dramedy scores with gender equity issues.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Angels in the Outfield (1951)

    Cute baseball fantasy overshadowed by remake.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Nacho Libre
    A sweet, offbeat movie about caring for others.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Rebound
    Tired comedy about middle school basketball.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Kicking & Screaming
    This sometimes-obnoxious comedy is no Elf.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Fever Pitch

    Perfectly enjoyable but perfectly forgettable.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Shaolin Soccer

    Untraditional underdog sports team story.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Bend It Like Beckham

    Superb tale of a girl's struggle for her dreams.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Little Big League
    Family comedy hits home run; product placement strikes out.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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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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    Joe Somebody

    Talented actors are wasted on bad script.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    The Bad News Bears

    Edgy for its day, this baseball comedy still provokes with its story of the triumph.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings

    Overlooked baseball gem for the whole family.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Bring It On

    Smart, sassy movie, but expect raunchy humor, language.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Cool Runnings

    Delightful, tween-friendly story of Jamaican bobsledders.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Little Giants

    The little guy wins in this kiddie comedy.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    The Air Up There
    Offensive, shop-worn comedy.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 1997)