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    Chimpanzee

    Chimp "adoption" documentary has some scary moments.
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    6
     
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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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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Born to Be Wild

    Sweet, inspiring tale of two wildlife fairy godmothers.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Big Year

    Sweet travelogue/comedy is tame but not aimed at kids.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dolphin Tale

    Heartwarming tale is sweet, inspiring for kids and tweens.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Kung Fu Panda 2

    Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Mr. Popper's Penguins

    Carrey's penguin antics are predictable but still funny.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Winnie the Pooh

    Adorable big-screen Pooh adaptation is short and sweet.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Rio

    Vibrant bird tale is part adventure, part love story.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!

    Cross-country caper with mild peril is OK for preschoolers.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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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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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

    Voiced by Jim Carrey, Horton the elephant lights up the big screen as he protects the tiny Whos.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Kung Fu Panda

    Appealing kid-friendly comedy; some scary scenes.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Nim's Island

    This offbeat adventure features Jodie Foster and tween star Abigail Breslin, whose charm and ingenuity carry the show.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Surf's Up

    Kids will dive into penguin adventure, dude.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    The Jungle Book (animated)

    Jaunty animation meets jazzy songs in Disney classic.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    Silly mishaps and richly drawn characters animate this mellow entertainment for little ones.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Open Season
    Animated animal buddy flick is crude but funny.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Over the Hedge
    Cute animated tale with some mild scares, cartoon violence.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Curious George (2006)

    A simple, sweet, sometimes silly monkey tale.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Brother Bear 2

    Bear's warm-furry quest finds love and friends.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Duma
    Enchanting coming-of-age story for kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Bambi II
    Bambi more mature, but still a tearjerker.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    March of the Penguins

    Why did the penguin cross the road -- or walk 70 miles across the tundra? This gripping documentary has all the answers.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2005)