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Movie reviews for superheroes, book characters & history

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    LEGO Batman: The Movie -- DC Superheroes Unite

    Lighthearted superhero action is fun, but is big toy ad.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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    14
     
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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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    The Great Gatsby

    Fitzgerald classic gets a decadent, gorgeous, tricky update.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Superman: Unbound

    Superman fights, learns life lessons in animated thriller.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Jack Reacher

    Serviceable but forgettable Cruise thriller is very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Safe Haven

    Predictable romantic drama deals with pretty heavy themes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    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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    The Numbers Station

    Effective (if violent) thriller offers mini history lesson.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Wuthering Heights (2012)

    Contemplative adaptation focuses on teen passion and angst.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Gangster Squad

    Very violent tale of LAPD's real-life war against the mob.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Any Day Now

    Drama about parenting, discrimination is moving but clunky.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Impossible

    Very intense story of family's survival against the odds.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Iron Man: Rise of Technovore

    Animated Iron Man adventure is convoluted and violent.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Django Unchained

    Tarantino's slavery tale is uneven and brutal but brilliant.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Makers: Women Who Make America

    Inspiring survey of women's movement; some sensitive topics.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Girl

    Hitchcock biopic reveals dark side of acclaimed director.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Hyde Park on Hudson

    Presidential drama is well acted but short on passion.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Company You Keep

    Stellar cast is best thing about Redford's political drama.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Bible

    Biblical reenactments are theatrical and very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)