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Movie reviews for ages 11, adventures & high school

43 results

  • Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.

     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.

     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Inspiring football documentary about the power of teamwork.

     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.

     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Classic Hitchcock suspense, some drinking and smoking.

     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Low-key family adventure has some dark imagery.
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Irish tearjerker with a hint of magic deals with loss.

     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Great cast, but "mean girl" wedding comedy is mediocre.
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Too scary for younger fans of the popular book.

     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Silly sequel elicits more eyerolling than laughs.
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Old tale told with stunning but scary animation.
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Superhero spoof is awful -- and edgier than you remember.

     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Fourth Indy isn't perfect, but it's fun for series fans.

     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Old West myth mash-up with some gun-toting lawlessness.
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Visual treat is too bawdy for young fantasy fans.
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Kids will be dazzled, but the story falls short of No. 2.

     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Teen spy hero makes leap from book to screen.
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Intense teen survival story has racial epithets, rabid dog.

     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • RV
    Feeble retread of comic family vacation plot.
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Slapstick update to a comedy classic falls flat.
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Goofy parody mocks the Star Wars series.

     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.

     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • A popcorn pleasure with heart, soul, and insight.

     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Fantasy-adventure is exciting but full of dark mayhem.
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • African survival tale not for sensitive animal lovers.

     
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    (DVD, 2004)