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Movie reviews for drama, dvd, sports and martial arts & puppets

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    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Trouble with the Curve

    Teen-friendly baseball drama raises father-daughter issues.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Backwards

    Drama is bland but teaches girls about competitive rowing.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Touchback

    Former jock gets second chance in uplifting sports drama.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Mighty Macs

    Tame girls' basketball tale is sentimental but inspiring.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Moneyball

    Fantastic, inspiring baseball drama covers all its bases.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    A Mile in His Shoes

    Inspirational baseball tale about an autistic pitcher.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Warrior

    Fantastic family drama features intense martial-arts fights.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Field of Vision

    Sweet story tackles bullying with positive messages.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Game Time: Tackling the Past

    Fantastic family film has positive messages for all ages.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Seven Days in Utopia

    Great actors and good messages, but very predictable plot.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Soul Surfer

    Earnest sports biopic tugs at heart despite cliches.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Knockout

    Feel-good boxing tale, but frequent bullying and taunting.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice

    Romantic telepic misses original's mark, but OK for teens.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Free Style
    Teen motocross fan aims big in well-meaning but so-so drama.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Express

    Inspirational true story tackles race, football.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

    Inspiring true sports story with bullies, discrimination.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Final Season
    Heartwarming-but-trite drama for baseball fans.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream

    Skating romance is cute, if trite. Tamest of trio.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board

    Tsunami sequel fun, but doesn't make waves.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Chak De! India

    Indian underdog sports film will make American girls cheer.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    We Are Marshall
    Conventional football drama doesn't quite score.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Believe in Me
    Sweet, feel-good sports flick is girl-powered.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Pride
    Feel-good swimming flick takes on racism.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)