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Movie reviews for fairy tales & robots

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  • Review
    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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    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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    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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    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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    Robot & Frank

    Offbeat sci-fi buddy movie isn't likely to attract teens.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Tales of the Night

    Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings

    Centers on sisterhood and family, with a wee bit of peril.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Snow White and the Huntsman

    Violent fairy tale isn't for kids but will attract teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Beauty and the Beast

    The ultimate makeover story has strong, positive messages.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Scared Shrekless

    Halloween "scary tale" is a real treat for families.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil

    Fairy tale sequel has tired jokes, tedious references.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Astro Boy

    Action-packed adventure a fun bet for young superhero fans.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Meet Dave
    Not as crass as Norbit, but as forgettable.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    WALL-E
    Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Gumby, The Movie

    Claymation favorite gets a movie adventure that falls flat.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace

    Kid-centric but violent prequel lacks originals' energy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

    The best of the original series, but the most intense, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Hoodwinked

    Red Riding Hood redo; bland with a bit of fun.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Review
    Howl's Moving Castle

    Famed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki brings his considerable talents to this beautiful and thoroughly original story.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Robots
    Endearing "follow your dreams" story with plenty of laughs.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    P.U.N.K.S.

    Kids will laugh at lame story with lots of cartoon violence.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    The Iron Giant
    Touching robot-kid friendship tale with great messages.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

    Sci-fi action classic perfect for sharing with kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi
    Ewok-filled finale less Force-ful than previous.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)