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Movie reviews for ages 6 & 8, friendship

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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Freddy Frogface

    Animated feature treats bullying as a laughing matter.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

    Sweet tween film packs big meaning into cliched package.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Geek Charming

    Sweet story models positive relationships among teens.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Bratz: Desert Jewelz

    Less fashion/boy-obsessed than others, but still not great.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue

    Cute dogs can't save muddled sequel with constant peril.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer

    Popular book heroine gets a bummer adaptation.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Lion King

    Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Dumbo

    Sweet Disney classic is still lovely, despite stereotypes.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Scared Shrekless

    Halloween "scary tale" is a real treat for families.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Lemonade Mouth

    Melodic Disney movie has great messages for families.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Babysitters Beware

    Silly kid flick with mischief and a comic bully.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster

    Fun live-action flick is too scary, mature for young kids.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Shrek Forever After

    Fiona's fierce, Shrek's lovable in still-funny 4th movie.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Toy Story 3

    Smart, funny "threequel" is scarier than the first two.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    How to Train Your Dragon

    Thrilling 3-D adventure sends brains-over-brawn message.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Bratz: Pampered Petz

    The trendy Bratz give up spa time to help a neighbor.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Gold Retrievers

    Kids might enjoy the silly humor, but it's pretty charmless.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Old Dogs
    Clueless-dad comedy is forgettable family fluff.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Hachi: A Dog's Tale

    Dramatic story of a dog's devotion is emotionally intense.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Up

    Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

    3-D sequel is fun but also more intense than past films.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    My Fair Lady
    Witty, stylish musical classic will entertain all ages.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Bracelet of Bordeaux

    Mild but dumb, amateurish effort about girl sleuths.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Fox and the Child

    Narrated by Kate Winslet, this magical story about a girl who befriends a fox shows kids the power of being patient.
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    (DVD, 2009)