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Movie reviews for drama, book characters & wild animals

63 results
  • Review
    The Great Gatsby

    Fitzgerald classic gets a decadent, gorgeous, tricky update.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Wuthering Heights (2012)

    Contemplative adaptation focuses on teen passion and angst.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Anna Karenina

    Stylized retelling of Tolstoy classic best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    Book-based drama for mature teens tackles tough subjects.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Fat Kid Rules the World

    Unpopular teen faces tough climb in edgy dramedy.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    On the Road

    Copious sex and drugs in boring adaptation of great book.
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    17
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Darling Companion

    Prickly couple loses dog, rediscovers love in ho-hum drama.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Bel Ami

    Robert Pattinson is bland in sex-filled costume drama.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Coriolanus

    War-set Shakespeare adaptation has plenty of blood and gore.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    War Horse

    Spielberg's sweeping horse drama is beautiful but intense.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    We Bought a Zoo

    Family film tackles grief with humor and deep empathy.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

    Drama about child's 9/11 loss stirs up sadness.
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    14
     
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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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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    A Shine of Rainbows

    Magical coming-of-age story is intensely emotional.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Women of Brewster Place

    Classic miniseries tackles weighty women's issues.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Out of Africa

    The story of a woman's journey to self-acceptance in turn-of-the-century Africa is the perfect summer epic.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Enchanted April
    Elegant period film explores deep emotions.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Velveteen Rabbit
    Family film lacks frills but has sweet message for kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Misty

    Faithful, family-friendly adaptation of children's classic.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Martian Child
    Sweet kid-friendly drama has some mature themes.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    As You Like It

    Fun retelling, but longer than teens will like it.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    The Thief Lord
    Magical orphan drama explores the definition of family.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

    Sensitive portrayal of four girls' friendships.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)