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Movie reviews for ages 9, magic and fantasy & adventures

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    Toys in the Attic

    Foreign stop-action film blends the beautiful and grotesque.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Frankenweenie

    Burton's creepy young Frankenstein is perfect for tweens.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    ParaNorman

    Cool-but-creepy monster flick is too scary for little kids.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Level Up

    Fantasy-action flick is best for video game-savvy tweens.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Adventures of Tintin

    Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Little Matchmakers

    Kids set up divorced parents; depression is major theme.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Gulliver's Travels

    Amusing adventure for fans of Jack Black and silly jokes.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Blue Elephant

    Uplifting tale of courageous elephant is heavy on peril.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    A classic action-adventure for older kids.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Kid-friendly thriller is fun, if lacking in real magic.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Disney's A Christmas Carol

    Underneath all the high-tech frills is the ultimate tale of redemption and hope, even in the bleakest of times.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Last Airbender
    Boring -- but age-appropriate for young fans of the TV show.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    You're So Cupid

    Cheesy, clean romantic comedy with twin teenage matchmakers.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    A Town Called Panic

    This ingenious stop-motion adventure is a great first subtitled movie for kids.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Lord of the Rings (1978)

    Animated adventure too dated and dark for younger kids.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Where the Wild Things Are

    Just out on DVD, this tale of friendship and hope is a classic that might inspire some deep talks.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Dragonball Evolution
    Movie based on anime series has lots of martial arts action.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Coraline
    Cool but creepy animated fantasy too scary for young kids.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Super Capers
    Superhero comedy is age appropriate but only so-so.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Inkheart
    Tween-targeted fantasy adaptation is no Harry Potter.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Tommy and the Cool Mule

    Feel-good talking mule movie deals with parental loss.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Princess: A Modern Fairy Tale

    Second-rate fairy-tale romance has scary moments.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow

    Rollicking young superhero tale; lots of cartoon violence.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
    Action-packed treasure hunt is age-appropriate but so-so.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

    Much better than the first; OK for tweens and up.
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    (DVD, 2007)