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Movie reviews for romance, book characters & history

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    Safe Haven

    Predictable romantic drama deals with pretty heavy themes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Hysteria

    Movie about sex toy invention isn't all that graphic.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Titanic

    Great movie, but not appropriate for all kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Lucky One

    Sweet but formulaic love story OK for teen romantics.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Whisper of the Heart

    Sweet, romantic coming-of-age anime with strong role models.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Pride & Prejudice
    Gorgeous Jane Austen adaptation; fine for tweens.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    A Very Long Engagement

    Beautiful WWI love story with gruesome battle scenes.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Sense and Sensibility
    A lush and witty telling of Jane Austen's novel.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Much Ado About Nothing

    Very accessible, jubilant Shakespeare with brief bawdiness.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    A Walk to Remember

    Too-syrupy re-tread of Love Story.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Love Story

    Mega-hit of the 1970s isn't as powerful today.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Emma

    Perfect for warmhearted family entertainment.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 1999)