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Movie reviews for comedy, friendship, misfits and underdogs & wild animals

110 results
  • Review
    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    It's a Disaster

    Dark end-of-the-world comedy is witty but mature.
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    17
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Bachelorette

    Mean girls get nicer in raucous, raunchy party comedy.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    21 and Over

    Raunchy buddy comedy is all about getting wasted.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Identity Thief

    Great stars can't rescue uneven, sometimes violent comedy.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 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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    Quartet

    Charming comedy about elderly opera singers fine for teens.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Inbetweeners Movie

    Teen vacation movie has tons of sex and scatological humor.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Fred 3: Camp Fred

    Hyper teen's third movie has worthy themes for tweens.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection

    The mighty Madea preaches, but with less fire this time.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Moonrise Kingdom

    Typically quirky Wes Anderson dramedy has lots of heart.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Damsels in Distress

    Wry college comedy may go over young teens' head.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    What to Expect When You're Expecting

    All-star cast headlines bawdy, inconsistently funny comedy.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    L!fe Happens

    Mature parenting/dating comedy lacks substance, laughs.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Three Stooges

    Stooge tribute amuses despite violence, some iffy stuff.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Friends with Kids

    Mature relationship dramedy heartfelt, but also cliched.
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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.
    AGE
    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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    Meatballs

    Quaint summer camp comedy has sex on the brain.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    This Means War

    Lackluster action romcom has violence, sexual references.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Joyful Noise

    Uplifting but cliched film has great songs, bland story.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Muppets

    Muppet comedy offers memorable laughs, musical numbers.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Big Year

    Sweet travelogue/comedy is tame but not aimed at kids.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Carrey's penguin antics are predictable but still funny.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)