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Movie reviews for ages 8, sports and martial arts & friendship

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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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    A Mile in His Shoes

    Inspirational baseball tale about an autistic pitcher.
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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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    Game Time: Tackling the Past

    Fantastic family film has positive messages for all ages.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Perfect Game

    Sentimental, inspiring tale about Little League underdogs.
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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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    Walking on Water

    Sports docu merges surfing with Christianity.
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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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    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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    The Bracelet of Bordeaux

    Mild but dumb, amateurish effort about girl sleuths.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Minis

    Comedy about little people; in need of sensitivity training.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    High School Musical 3: Senior Year
    Predictable but enjoyable musical is fine for tweens.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    City of Ember
    Fast-paced fantasy has lots of tense moments.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Soccer Mom

    Emily Osment stars in mom-daughter bonding tale.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Speed Racer

    Action-packed kids' film fun, with a few sputters.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Final Season
    Heartwarming-but-trite drama for baseball fans.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Nancy Drew
    Big-screen teen sleuth is cute, if a bit bland.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Max Rules

    Spy Kids-style adventure is lackluster but may amuse kids.
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    (DVD, 2008)