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Movie reviews for ages 11, book characters

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  • Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.

     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.

     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Muddled Oz-based fantasy has some intense action.

     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Low-key family adventure has some dark imagery.
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Coming-of-age romance brings light touch to heavy themes.
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Too scary for younger fans of the popular book.

     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Coming-of-age tale set in 1960s Montana.

     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Kids will be dazzled, but the story falls short of No. 2.

     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Chevy Chase at his very funniest. Teens OK.
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Teen spy hero makes leap from book to screen.
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Gorgeous Jane Austen adaptation; fine for tweens.
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Sensitive portrayal of four girls' friendships.

     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • The Candy man can make this iffy movie taste good.

     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie.
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • A popcorn pleasure with heart, soul, and insight.

     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • A lush and witty telling of Jane Austen's novel.
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Enjoyable movie about the trials of being a teen.
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Unexceptional adaptation, but entertaining movie.
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Bigger and badder than No. 1, but still a blast.

     
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    (DVD, 2003)
  • Very accessible, jubilant Shakespeare with brief bawdiness.

     
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    (DVD, 2003)
  • Sweet coming-of-age movie has mature themes.

     
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    (DVD, 2002)
  • A serious animated drama with bunnies.
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
  • This movie's unhurried pace might bore kids.
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
  • Quirky comedy about oddballs is edgy for a PG movie.
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
  • Lovely Alcott adaptation tugs at the heartstrings.

     
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    (DVD, 2000)