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  • Review
    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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    The Dragon Pearl

    Family-friendly adventure full of magic and battles.
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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.
    AGE
    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.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Betty & Coretta

    Moving tribute to two civil rights widows' legacies.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

    Brisk, outrageous action movie has tons of witchy violence.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    A Good Day to Die Hard

    Fifth in violent action series is also least entertaining.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Escape from Planet Earth

    Predictable alien adventure is violent and forgettable.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Brooklyn Castle

    Kids discover life on and off chess board in moving docu.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    In Vogue: The Editor's Eye

    Fascinating battle stories from fashion's front line.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ring of Fire

    Poignant, inspiring bio pays homage to June Carter Cash.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Warm Bodies

    Despite violence, book-based zombie romance is OK for teens.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    After Earth

    Exciting sci-fi action and warm father-son bonding.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Space Warriors

    Inspiring family film has positive messages, some bullying.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Epic

    Animated adventure amuses but doesn't live up to its title.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (Movie, 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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    What Maisie Knew

    Wrenching drama about child custody can spark discussion.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 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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    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 Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

    Ghost story relies on creaky old clichés to generate scares.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    A Monster in Paris

    French monster movie encourages looking past the surface.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)