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Movie reviews for arts and dance & holidays, popular with kids

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    Arthur Christmas

    Fabulous, funny holiday movie about the Christmas spirit.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!

    Funny, feel-good tale makes the holiday merry for families.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Hop

    Silly animated/live-action holiday comedy is fun for kids.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    A Christmas Story

    The only downside of this warm, funny holiday classic? Kids who watch may want a BB gun like Ralphie's too.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
    Stepbrothers' hijinks are jolly -- just not very realistic.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Ballet Shoes

    Sisters learn value of love, work, and sacrifice.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Happy Feet

    Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    The Polar Express

    Book-based treat is full of adventure and positive messages.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Elf

    Will Ferrell's Elf is larger than life -- and a great role model for being true to yourself.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    School of Rock

    Standout Jack Black in nerds-become-cool comedy.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Santa Clause

    Heartwarming family tale for both kids and adults.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    West Side Story

    Musical masterpiece tackles race, with some violence.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Live-action version of classic has crude, scary moments.
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Bring It On

    Smart, sassy movie, but expect raunchy humor, language.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Tim Burton magic with just a touch of scariness.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    By caring for the world's scrawniest Christmas tree, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of the holiday.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

    Culkin sequel takes slapstick shenanigans to NYC.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Home Alone

    Slapstick family holiday comedy brings the pain.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    While You Were Sleeping

    Airing over the holidays, this funny, old-fashioned romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock will charm families.
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    The Secret of NIMH

    Fascinating, but very dark with some creepy imagery.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 1994)