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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Movie reviews for ages 2, 8 & 11

538 results
  • Review
    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    A Monster in Paris

    French monster movie encourages looking past the surface.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Revolutionary Optimists

    Indian slum kids stand up for themselves in poignant docu.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 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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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Undefeated

    Inspiring football documentary about the power of teamwork.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure

    Enthralling for preschoolers; much less so for anyone else.
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    2
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Somewhere Between

    Adoption docu is heartwarming and emotional.
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    11
     
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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 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 Odd Life of Timothy Green

    Tearjerking family drama about the magic of raising a kid.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Doggie B

    Quirky dog-show comedy overdoes the eccentricity.
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    8
     
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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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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Brooklyn Castle

    Kids discover life on and off chess board in moving docu.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Cowgirls n' Angels

    Feisty star propels wholesome rodeo adventure for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Pet Pals

    Confusing animated animal tale has some iffy humor.
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    8
     
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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)
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    After the Wizard

    Sweet but muddled postscript to Oz has mild suspense.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jiro Dreams of Sushi

    Subtitled docu about sushi chef inspires and enlightens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Freddy Frogface

    Animated feature treats bullying as a laughing matter.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Mirror Mirror

    Visually appealing fairy tale lacks oomph but fine for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The 39 Steps

    Classic Hitchcock suspense, some drinking and smoking.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)