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Movie reviews for family and kids, holidays, popular with kids

11 results
  • Review
    Arthur Christmas

    Fabulous, funny holiday movie about the Christmas spirit.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Hop

    Silly animated/live-action holiday comedy is fun for kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    A Christmas Story

    The only downside of this warm, funny holiday classic? Kids who watch may want a BB gun like Ralphie's too.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Polar Express

    Book-based treat is full of adventure and positive messages.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Elf

    Will Ferrell's Elf is larger than life -- and a great role model for being true to yourself.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Live-action version of classic has crude, scary moments.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Tim Burton magic with just a touch of scariness.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    By caring for the world's scrawniest Christmas tree, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of the holiday.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
  • Review
    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

    Culkin sequel takes slapstick shenanigans to NYC.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Home Alone

    Slapstick family holiday comedy brings the pain.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    The Secret of NIMH

    Fascinating, but very dark with some creepy imagery.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 1994)