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Movie reviews for family and kids, superheroes, misfits and underdogs & wild animals

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  • Review
    LEGO Batman: The Movie -- DC Superheroes Unite

    Lighthearted superhero action is fun, but is big toy ad.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    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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    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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    Wreck-It Ralph

    Game-themed movie mixes potty humor with strong messages.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Scooby-Doo!: Mask of the Blue Falcon

    Fanboy humor + an evil villain = Scooby laughs.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Toys in the Attic

    Foreign stop-action film blends the beautiful and grotesque.
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    9
     
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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.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

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

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables

    Veggie superheroes use faith to handle fear.
    AGE
    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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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dear Dracula

    Sweet, funny story of friendship is a treat for the family.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Vampire Dog

    Anti-bullying messages weighed down by predictable plot.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jock the Hero Dog

    Uplifting dog tale features more menace than you'd expect.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Pirates! Band of Misfits

    Pirate adventure blends Victorian history, high-seas fun.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Home Run Showdown

    Mostly family-friendly sports flick dabbles in stereotypes.
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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.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Animals United

    Kids might enjoy eco-friendly, Madagascar-like tale.
    AGE
    6
     
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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)