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Movie reviews for adventures & music and sing-along

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    Epic

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

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

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 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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    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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    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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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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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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    Hemingway & Gellhorn

    Acclaimed writers don't ring true in mature HBO biopic.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    Teens may like violent sequel, but it's too much for kids.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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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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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
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    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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    Oz the Great and Powerful

    Colorful prequel is scarier, less magical than the original.
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    10
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Phantom

    Taut, tense submarine drama is entertaining despite cliches.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Escape from Planet Earth

    Predictable alien adventure is violent and forgettable.
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    7
     
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    (Movie, 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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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Skyfall

    Bond returns for more racy, action-packed thrills.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Flying Machine

    Mixed-media movie celebrates life of Polish composer Chopin.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels

    Tedious sequel features talking babies, potty humor.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Tales of the Night

    Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ruby's Studio: The Friendship Show

    This insightful tool for building empathy and helping kids understand friendship will appeal to kids.
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    (DVD, 2013)