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Movie reviews for family and kids, dvd, space and aliens & wild animals

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  • Review
    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out

    Parody is short, funny, but definitely an ad for LEGO toys.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

    Adventure about overcoming fears is loaded with peril.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

    Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jock the Hero Dog

    Uplifting dog tale features more menace than you'd expect.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Gruffalo's Child

    This sweet story is brief enough for shorter attention spans and reinforces the comfort that kids feel with their parents.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Miracle

    Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Jungle Bunch

    Whimsical animated animal tale has mild action.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Animals United

    Kids might enjoy eco-friendly, Madagascar-like tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Space Dogs

    Russian animated movie teaches kids about two Sputnik dogs.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Happy Feet Two

    Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Stellaluna

    This lovely book-turned-movie mixes music with lessons about animals and the benefits of family.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole

    Crafty penguins' antics will appeal to kids and adults.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dolphin Tale

    Heartwarming tale is sweet, inspiring for kids and tweens.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Kung Fu Panda 2

    Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Winnie the Pooh

    Adorable big-screen Pooh adaptation is short and sweet.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Penguins of Madagascar: All-Nighter Before Xmas

    Merry tale of penguin hijinks is best for elementary kids.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Lion King

    Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Dumbo

    Sweet Disney classic is still lovely, despite stereotypes.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space

    Tame Halloween special doesn't live up to original movie.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)