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Movie reviews for ages 9 & 11, history

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    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Cave of Forgotten Dreams

    Docu about ancient cave art is tame but aimed at adults.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Amelia

    Period biopic is uplifting but doesn’t truly soar.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
    Intriguing 1899 family mystery marred by stereotypes.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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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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    In the Shadow of the Moon
    Lofty recap of the Apollo moon program.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Ten Commandments

    Stirring, even if it's as much showbiz as Bible.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    National Treasure

    Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    I Am David
    Beautiful, gentle adaptation of classic novel.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Finding Neverland
    Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Chariots of Fire

    Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Indy's first adventure is a rip-roaring action masterpiece.
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Rabbit-Proof Fence

    Powerful drama about racism OK for tweens and up.
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Journey of Natty Gann
    Compelling adventure too violent for some kids.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Newsies

    Kids go on strike in gritty, historical musical.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    The Bridge on the River Kwai
    Epic of WWII honor and sacrifice gone haywire.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Little Women

    Lovely Alcott adaptation tugs at the heartstrings.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Winslow Boy
    Dialogue-heavy period drama too slow for most tweens.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Thrilling third Indy actioner focuses on hunt for grail.
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Anne Frank Remembered

    Powerful look at the Holocaust through teen eyes.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 1997)
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    Eight Men Out

    A treat for baseball fans but might bore others.
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    (DVD, 1990)