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Movie reviews for dvd, sports and martial arts & high school

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  • Review
    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Beautiful Creatures

    Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Not Fade Away

    '60s-set coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
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    17
     
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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.
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    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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    Fun Size

    Predictable party flick is too edgy for star's younger fans.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Bully

    Powerful docu addresses critically important issue for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
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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.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Fat Kid Rules the World

    Unpopular teen faces tough climb in edgy dramedy.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Trouble with the Curve

    Teen-friendly baseball drama raises father-daughter issues.
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    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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    Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special

    Heartwarming seasonal tale celebrates family bonds.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Action-packed series reboot has lots to offer Spidey fans.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
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    11
     
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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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    Girl in Progress

    Coming-of-age story cautions against forcing adulthood.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Touchback

    Former jock gets second chance in uplifting sports drama.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    High School

    Laid-back comedy centers on heavy teen drug use.
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    17
     
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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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    Detention

    Bloody teen slasher ridicules genre's many stereotypes.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (DVD, 2012)