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Movie reviews for ages 8, science and nature & wild animals

29 results
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Miracle

    Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Life's a Jungle: Africa's Most Wanted

    Tedious Madagascar rip-off with some crude humor.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Last Lions

    Visually stunning nature docu has some upsetting scenes.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Alpha and Omega

    Wolf tale is all about romance, innuendo-filled jokes.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

    This action-packed fantasy brings the popular book series to life in what may be a surprise hit with your kids.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
    Stunning tale of annual migration -- predators included.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    What's on Your Plate?

    Engaging documentary teaches food lessons and inspires kids to follow their curiosity.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    180 Degrees South

    Eco-minded travel docu inspires serious wanderlust.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Ace Ventura Pet Detective Jr.

    Funny, animal-loving kid lost in crude script.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    The Missing Lynx

    Action-packed endangered species story, with potty humor.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Evan Almighty

    Carell's morality tale much milder than Carrey's.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Hoot
    Sweet, clumsy family film about saving owls.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Duma
    Enchanting coming-of-age story for kids.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Dr. Dolittle 3

    Girl inherits dad's animal magnetism; tweens & up.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
    Fall in love with these brave and beautiful birds.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Popular Mechanics for Kids: X-treme Sports and Other Action Adventures

    Sports and outdoor adventures mixed with science.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Popular Mechanics for Kids: Gators and Dragons and Other Wild Beasts
    Dangerous creatures abound in educational DVD.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Shark Tale

    Fast, fresh, funny action comedy set undersea.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Two Brothers
    Stunningly beautiful, but too intense for little kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Thunderbirds

    Exciting kid space-action without being too scary.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Summer of the Monkeys
    A heartwarming chimp tale.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Amazing Panda Adventure
    Adorable real pandas but otherwise sappy animal adventure.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Dr. Dolittle 2

    Animal-vet antics a la Murphy; some potty humor.
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    (DVD, 2001)