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Movie reviews for magic and fantasy & adventures, popular with kids

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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Man of Steel

    Superman's back in brooding, action-packed reboot.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Oz the Great and Powerful

    Colorful prequel is scarier, less magical than the original.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Epic

    Animated adventure amuses but doesn't live up to its title.
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    6
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Howl's Moving Castle

    Famed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki brings his considerable talents to this beautiful and thoroughly original story.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    My Neighbor Totoro

    A great way to introduce your family to Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Beautiful Creatures

    Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    Teens may like violent sequel, but it's too much for kids.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2

    Final Twilight focuses on Edward and Bella's legacy.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Monsters, Inc.

    Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Skyfall

    Bond returns for more racy, action-packed thrills.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Frankenweenie

    Burton's creepy young Frankenstein is perfect for tweens.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Bourne Legacy

    Non-stop action sequel holds its own against predecessors.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    ParaNorman

    Cool-but-creepy monster flick is too scary for little kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Expendables 2

    The Expendables are still very violent, but much improved.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Brave

    Mother-daughter princess tale has some very scary scenes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)