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Movie reviews for family and kids, history & space and aliens

52 results
  • 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)
  • Review
    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Escape from Planet Earth

    Predictable alien adventure is violent and forgettable.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Space Dogs

    Russian animated movie teaches kids about two Sputnik dogs.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    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)
  • Review
    Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

    Quirky duo's other-realm adventures are fun for all ages.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Mars Needs Moms

    Surprisingly touching adventure has sad moments amid comedy.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Megamind

    Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
    Unnecessary sequel isn't really worth kids' time.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Planet 51
    Underwhelming alien comedy has some suggestive humor.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    Aliens in the Attic

    Silly teens-versus-aliens adventure is sure to delight kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Homage to '50s alien flicks too intense for youngest kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
    Intriguing 1899 family mystery marred by stereotypes.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Battle for Terra
    Animated space adventure tackles war, complex themes.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Space Buddies
    One small step for dogkind, one cute adventure for kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Fly Me to the Moon
    Not even very young kids will be over the moon.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Space Chimps
    Kiddie space adventure cute, but no WALL-E.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    WALL-E
    Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

    Kit's a can-do gal whose friends and family help her tackle anything she sets her mind to.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Finding Rin Tin Tin

    Comic mayhem, potty humor in amateurish dog comedy.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    No Place Like Home

    Predictable alien landing movie, with sibling name-calling.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Rocketman

    A so-so sophomoric space comedy.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Leroy & Stitch
    More lively fun with Lilo, Stitch, and friends.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Chicken Little
    Cute, colorful, mostly lively fun; ages 7 and up.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2006)