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Movie reviews for dvd, adventures & science and nature

566 results
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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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    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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    Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

    Fascinating Herzog documentary about Siberian trappers.
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    12
     
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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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    Wings of Life

    Lovely, kid-friendly nature docu focuses on bees, birds.
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    6
     
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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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    Sid the Science Kid: Sid the Movie

    Series-inspired movie caters to preschoolers' curiosity.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
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    6
     
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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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    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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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
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    3
     
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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)
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    The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle

    Sweet animal adventure has some mild peril.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Bourne Legacy

    Non-stop action sequel holds its own against predecessors.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Dust Bowl

    Powerful, disturbing tour through environmental devastation.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Expendables 2

    The Expendables are still very violent, but much improved.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Brave

    Mother-daughter princess tale has some very scary scenes.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2

    Exceptional collection of animated shorts for whole family.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas!

    Comical holiday featurette has glad tidings, some insults.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)