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    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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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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    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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    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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    The Oranges

    Mature dramedy doesn't deliver on interesting premise.
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    15
     
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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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    Love Is All You Need

    Older teens, adults can say "I do" to wedding dramedy.
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    16
     
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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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    Arthur Newman

    Often-somber drama has language, sex, drinking.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Mud

    Poignant coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
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    14
     
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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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    Save the Date

    Racy romcom has realistic characters but needs more plot.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    It's a Disaster

    Dark end-of-the-world comedy is witty but mature.
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    17
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Sid the Science Kid: Sid the Movie

    Series-inspired movie caters to preschoolers' curiosity.
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    4
     
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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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    Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

    Period drama has simmering conflict, lacks resolution.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 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.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Bachelorette

    Mean girls get nicer in raucous, raunchy party comedy.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rust and Bone

    Lyrical and gritty French drama for mature viewers only.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    From up on Poppy Hill

    Inspiring, romantic coming-of-age tale about '60s teens.
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    9
     
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    (Movie, 2013)