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Movie reviews for family and kids, dinosaurs & high school

27 results
  • Review
    Monster High: Ghouls Rule

    Toy line characters teach tolerance -- and iffy body images.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Geek Charming

    Sweet story models positive relationships among teens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

    Funny dinosaur-ghost adventure is too spooky for young kids.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Big City

    Engaging, educational movie promotes curiosity and respect.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Firebreather

    This TV movie offers lots of positive content about self-image, friendship, and family bonds for kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Review
    16 Wishes

    Tweens won't be able to resist this movie's messages about appreciating things like a loving family and loyal friends.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    StarStruck

    Modern Cinderella story is clean musical fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

    3-D sequel is fun but also more intense than past films.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Minor Details
    h*-hum mystery/comedy for tweens; no edgy content.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Barney: Jungle Friends

    Barney's jungle journey has an eco-message.
    AGE
    2
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Legally Blondes

    Silly and unrealistic, but fun for tweens.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Moondance Alexander
    Heartfelt story of a girl, her horse, and her family.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Nancy Drew
    Big-screen teen sleuth is cute, if a bit bland.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Barney: Celebrating Around the World

    Globetrotting dino treats tots to dynamite dances.
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    2
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Bratz: The Movie
    Material girls in immaterial comedy for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
    Stale, slow dino friends tale for very young only.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    The Cheetah Girls 2
    A worthy sequel to the original fan favorite.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Scholastic Video Collection: Danny and the Dinosaur

    Cute stories about friendship; fun for preschoolers.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Cadet Kelly

    Wholesome Hilary Duff movie has simple, positive messages.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Bratz: The Video: Starrin' & Stylin'

    Teen dolls pose, pout, and shop in weak prom story.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Cheetah Girls
    Singers celebrate diversity and independence.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Freaky Friday (1976)
    Endearing '76 original may feel outdated to kids.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Land Before Time

    Little ones learn about acceptance, courage, and how communities rely on individual members.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Freaky Friday

    Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure

    Sequel teaches lessons on responsibility, cycle of life.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2002)