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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    7
     
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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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    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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    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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    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
    AGE
    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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    The Flying Machine

    Mixed-media movie celebrates life of Polish composer Chopin.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ruby's Studio: The Friendship Show

    This insightful tool for building empathy and helping kids understand friendship will appeal to kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Searching for Sugar Man

    Intriguing docu about missing musician; some language, pot.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Pitch Perfect

    Edgy, teen-friendly musical comedy uplifts with song, heart.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    6
     
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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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    Sparkle

    Whitney Houston's final film has some mature elements.
    AGE
    14
     
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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)
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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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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

    Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Rock of Ages

    Musical has more glam than grit, except for drinking.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jock the Hero Dog

    Uplifting dog tale features more menace than you'd expect.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Entertaining concert film follows pop singer's highs, lows.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

    Fantastic hip-hop documentary has profanity, some drug use.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Strawberry Shortcake: Jammin with Cherry Jam

    Positive messages about friendship and being yourself.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Time Movie

    Boy band tips hat to Beatles in fun, family-friendly film.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)