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Movie reviews for drama, robots & wild animals

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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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    Darling Companion

    Prickly couple loses dog, rediscovers love in ho-hum drama.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    We Bought a Zoo

    Family film tackles grief with humor and deep empathy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Misty

    Faithful, family-friendly adaptation of children's classic.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Never Cry Wolf

    Suspenseful, poignant wilderness film; a few gross scenes.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Secondhand Lions

    Charming family movie for tweens and up.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Watership Down
    A serious animated drama with bunnies.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Jumanji
    Some thrills, but may be too much for little ones.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Bicentennial Man

    Film about robot who wants to be human is so-so.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    King Kong (1976)
    Bad script and acting ruin a classic story.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Mighty Joe Young (1998)
    Successful remake is thrilling family fun.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)