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Movie reviews for holidays & space and aliens

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  • Review
    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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    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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    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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    LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out

    Parody is short, funny, but definitely an ad for LEGO toys.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Dark Skies

    Subtle but dull alien invasion movie has scares, edgy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Fun Size

    Predictable party flick is too edgy for star's younger fans.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 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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    Madly Madagascar

    Love is in the air in this silly but cute Valentine's story.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Total Recall (2012)

    Remake is better looking, less violent, less thoughtful.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Men in Black III

    Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
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    12
     
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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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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Watch

    Aliens vs. potty-mouthed, sex-obsessed humans.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Arthur Christmas

    Fabulous, funny holiday movie about the Christmas spirit.
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    5
     
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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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    5
     
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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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    5
     
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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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    6
     
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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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    9
     
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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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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Abominable Christmas

    Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.
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    4
     
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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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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prometheus

    New Alien movie has strong themes, violence.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Battleship

    Over-the-top sci-fi action with great special effects.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)