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Movie reviews for science fiction, cats, dogs, and mice, ocean creatures & space and aliens

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  • Review
    Dark Skies

    Subtle but dull alien invasion movie has scares, edgy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Total Recall (2012)

    Remake is better looking, less violent, less thoughtful.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Men in Black III

    Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prometheus

    New Alien movie has strong themes, violence.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Darkest Hour

    Alien invasion flick has lots of violence but little blood.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Star Trek

    Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Alien Trespass

    Retro-style sci-fi action spoof tries hard but doesn't work.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Race to Witch Mountain
    Sci-fi remake is action packed and intense for a PG film.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Howard the Duck

    Superhero spoof is awful -- and edgier than you remember.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Ben 10: Race Against Time
    Movie ups alien-battle series' violence level.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Voltron: Fleet of Doom

    Dated '80s animated film has frequent violence, scares.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Flash Gordon (1980)
    Sci-fi comic-strip movie is too intense for younger kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace

    Kid-centric but violent prequel lacks originals' energy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

    The best of the original series, but the most intense, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Planet of the Apes (1968)

    Original Apes mixes smart sci-fi and fighting, sexy stuff.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Zathura: A Space Adventure
    Sci-fi adventure for the elementary school set.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    Arthur and his alien friend travel the galaxy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Star Trek: Insurrection

    Like a long episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Mac and Me

    So-bad-it's-good "E.T." rip-off; lots of product placement.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Explorers

    Kids' sci-fi adventure never fully blasts off.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)