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Movie reviews for dvd, princesses and fairies & sports and martial arts

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    Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess

    Darling royal tot is steeped in princess stereotypes.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Waiting for Lightning

    Routine docu about skateboard champ Danny Way.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Undefeated

    Inspiring football documentary about the power of teamwork.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Here Comes the Boom

    Teacher turns MMA fighter in tween-friendly comedy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

    Strange but interesting action sequel is ultra violent.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Trouble with the Curve

    Teen-friendly baseball drama raises father-daughter issues.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Backwards

    Drama is bland but teaches girls about competitive rowing.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Thunderstruck

    Talent-swapping basketball tale is bland but OK for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Bones Brigade: An Autobiography

    Inspirational stories from Tony Hawk and other pro skaters.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Brave

    Mother-daughter princess tale has some very scary scenes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special

    Heartwarming seasonal tale celebrates family bonds.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings

    Centers on sisterhood and family, with a wee bit of peril.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Cinderella

    Sweet fairy tale classic for little princes and princesses.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

    Trading places fantasy is fun (marketing) for little girls.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Touchback

    Former jock gets second chance in uplifting sports drama.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Home Run Showdown

    Mostly family-friendly sports flick dabbles in stereotypes.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess

    Engaging, faith-based retelling of a classic princess tale.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars

    Sweet, inspiring tale about a girl reaching for her dreams.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Mirror Mirror

    Visually appealing fairy tale lacks oomph but fine for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Goon

    Bloody sports dramedy about brutal life of hockey enforcer.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Witches of Oz

    Muddled Oz-based fantasy has some intense action.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu

    Fun story, positive messages amid product pitch, action.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)