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  • Review
    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Not Fade Away

    '60s-set coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Mud

    Poignant coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    G-Dog

    Inspiring docu about gang intervention program in LA.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
    AGE
    11
     
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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.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess

    Darling royal tot is steeped in princess stereotypes.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Waiting for Lightning

    Routine docu about skateboard champ Danny Way.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Wreck-It Ralph

    Game-themed movie mixes potty humor with strong messages.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

    Listless coming-of-age drama about teen's ho-hum "problems."
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Master

    Intense, evocative drama examines faith, compulsion.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Undefeated

    Inspiring football documentary about the power of teamwork.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Bully

    Powerful docu addresses critically important issue for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Here Comes the Boom

    Teacher turns MMA fighter in tween-friendly comedy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Toys in the Attic

    Foreign stop-action film blends the beautiful and grotesque.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

    Strange but interesting action sequel is ultra violent.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Won't Back Down

    Inspiring tale of a mom's quest to better her kid's school.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Trouble with the Curve

    Teen-friendly baseball drama raises father-daughter issues.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Backwards

    Drama is bland but teaches girls about competitive rowing.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Thunderstruck

    Talent-swapping basketball tale is bland but OK for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Bones Brigade: An Autobiography

    Inspirational stories from Tony Hawk and other pro skaters.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Fred 3: Camp Fred

    Hyper teen's third movie has worthy themes for tweens.
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    10
     
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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)