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Movie reviews for ages 2 & 8, drama

34 results
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    The Odd Life of Timothy Green

    Tearjerking family drama about the magic of raising a kid.
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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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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Game Time: Tackling the Past

    Fantastic family film has positive messages for all ages.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Lamp

    Faith-based twist on the genie-in-a-bottle story.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Secretariat

    Inspiring true story about an amazing woman and her horse.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    A Walk in My Shoes

    Touching family drama encourages charity for others.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Flicka 2

    Touching horse story wrangles tough issue of loss.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Secrets of the Mountain

    Fun adventure pic is packed with positive family messages.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Spectacular!
    Musical mixes positive messages and tween appeal.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Christmas Caper

    Feel-good holiday fun, but needs a reality check.
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    8
     
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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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    Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango

    The fate of the teen castaways is revealed.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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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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    The Astronaut Farmer
    Billy Bob dreams of space in uneven fantasy drama.
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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)
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    One Night with the King

    Brave heroine risks it all in biblical epic.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Akeelah and the Bee

    Inspiring drama about a champion speller; OK for tweens.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    The Greatest Game Ever Played
    Predictable but inspiring family sports movie.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story

    Inspiring true story of teen boy making a difference.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

    Girl-and-her-horse story with some peril might inspire kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel

    Lovely, kid-friendly sequel has more romance than the first.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Three Lives of Thomasina
    Cat-centric family classic touches on deep topics.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Return to Oz
    1985 sequel to American classic is tin-eared and creepy.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Iron Will
    Coming-of-age tale for older kids and teens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Yearling
    Thoughtful adaptation of the prize-winning novel.
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    (DVD, 2002)