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Movie reviews for magic and fantasy, book characters & robots

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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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    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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    Cloud Atlas

    Enormous scale and spectacle, but weak characters, story.
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    15
     
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Admission

    Teen-friendly comedy has laughs but is uneven.
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    13
     
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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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    The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

    Not enough magic to mostly unfunny Carell-Carrey comedy.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 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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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Oz the Great and Powerful

    Colorful prequel is scarier, less magical than the original.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (Movie, 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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    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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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    Barbie teaches kids about classic ballets; some romance.
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    5
     
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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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    Anna Karenina

    Stylized retelling of Tolstoy classic best for older teens.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)