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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
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    6
     
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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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    Gangster Squad

    Very violent tale of LAPD's real-life war against the mob.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Any Day Now

    Drama about parenting, discrimination is moving but clunky.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Impossible

    Very intense story of family's survival against the odds.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Django Unchained

    Tarantino's slavery tale is uneven and brutal but brilliant.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Makers: Women Who Make America

    Inspiring survey of women's movement; some sensitive topics.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Girl

    Hitchcock biopic reveals dark side of acclaimed director.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Hyde Park on Hudson

    Presidential drama is well acted but short on passion.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Hemingway & Gellhorn

    Acclaimed writers don't ring true in mature HBO biopic.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Bible

    Biblical reenactments are theatrical and very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Lincoln

    Outstanding drama about revered leader's political genius.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    A Royal Affair

    Hefty historical drama has some racy, violent moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    14
     
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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.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Zero Dark Thirty

    Intelligent, uncompromising drama is violent and complex.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Argo

    Taut political thriller based on real-life escape from Iran.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Skyfall

    Bond returns for more racy, action-packed thrills.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels

    Tedious sequel features talking babies, potty humor.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Tales of the Night

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