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Movie reviews for dvd, magic and fantasy & puppets

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    Cloud Atlas

    Enormous scale and spectacle, but weak characters, story.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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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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    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2

    Final Twilight focuses on Edward and Bella's legacy.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    Barbie teaches kids about classic ballets; some romance.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Monsters, Inc.

    Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Flying Machine

    Mixed-media movie celebrates life of Polish composer Chopin.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Toys in the Attic

    Foreign stop-action film blends the beautiful and grotesque.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Tales of the Night

    Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Frankenweenie

    Burton's creepy young Frankenstein is perfect for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    ParaNorman

    Cool-but-creepy monster flick is too scary for little kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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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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    Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

    Funny Christmas tale has feel-good themes for families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

    Adventure about overcoming fears is loaded with peril.
    AGE
    4
     
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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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    Monster High: Ghouls Rule

    Toy line characters teach tolerance -- and iffy body images.
    AGE
    7
     
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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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    Snow White and the Huntsman

    Violent fairy tale isn't for kids but will attract teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Smurfs and the Magic Flute

    Classic 'toon movie shows age but still entertains families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Mia and the Migoo

    Magical realism adventure promotes family, environmentalism.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    After the Wizard

    Sweet but muddled postscript to Oz has mild suspense.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Royal Pony Wedding

    Sweet story has happy messages but a bit of conflict, too.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

    Geek tribes revel in docu about massive commercial event.
    AGE
    13
     
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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)