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Movie reviews for holidays, ocean creatures & wild animals

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    Penguins 3D

    Nature docu follows King penguin's quest to raise a family.
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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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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Delhi Safari

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

    Aussie circus adventure is fun, but has a few scary scenes.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
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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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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Fun Size

    Predictable party flick is too edgy for star's younger fans.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Madly Madagascar

    Love is in the air in this silly but cute Valentine's story.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star

    Sweet sequel's friendly messages outshine product tie-ins.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Arthur Christmas

    Fabulous, funny holiday movie about the Christmas spirit.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

    Funny Christmas tale has feel-good themes for families.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Gummibar: The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa

    YouTube sensation translates into bad-taste holiday movie.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chilly Christmas

    Forgettable Christmas fare will amuse kids with potty humor.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas!

    Comical holiday featurette has glad tidings, some insults.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    A Christmas Story 2

    Silly jokes abound but it's no original Christmas Story.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    My Friend Bernard

    Adventure about overcoming fears is loaded with peril.
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    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!

    Funny, feel-good tale makes the holiday merry for families.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

    Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Monster High: Ghouls Rule

    Toy line characters teach tolerance -- and iffy body images.
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    (DVD, 2012)