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Movie reviews for fantasy, friendship & monsters, ghosts, and vampires, parents recommend

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Terrific but intense mix of love, friendship, fear, sorrow.

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12

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(DVD, 2009)
City of Ember

Fast-paced fantasy has lots of tense moments.

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8

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(DVD, 2009)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Fantastic, but kids are older, themes are darker.

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10

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(DVD, 2004)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Outstanding, but much violence and scariness.

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12

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(DVD, 2004)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Outstanding adventure, but very violent battle scenes.

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12

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(DVD, 2003)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Action- and creature-packed Potter sequel.

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8

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(DVD, 2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Fabulous, but also violent and scary.

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12

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(DVD, 2002)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

First Potter movie is a magical ride but also intense.

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7

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(DVD, 2002)
The Little Vampire

Dark movie may frighten some kids.

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8

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(DVD, 2001)

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