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Movie reviews for history

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    The Ten Commandments

    Stirring, even if it's as much showbiz as Bible.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Good Night, and Good Luck
    Compelling political drama won't engage most kids.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Remember the Titans

    Inspiring football drama brings history to life.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Paper Clips
    Docu is the best introduction to the Holocaust for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Valiant
    This animated WWII story may not engage all kids.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Coal Miner's Daughter

    Loretta Lynn's tough but heartwarming biopic.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Fingersmith

    Twisty period drama has dark tone, mature sexual themes.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    The Adventures of Ociee Nash

    Back when girls had to wear dresses and serve tea, this heroine breaks the mold -- and makes a big impression.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    A Very Long Engagement

    Beautiful WWI love story with gruesome battle scenes.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    National Treasure

    Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    I Am David
    Beautiful, gentle adaptation of classic novel.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Finding Neverland
    Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Chariots of Fire

    Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Rikki Tikki Tavi/Yankee Doodle Cricket

    Animated classics are surprisingly educational.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Luther

    Sober historical drama tells valuable tale with some death.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Mulan

    Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Prince of Egypt
    Well-told story that's careful not to offend.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    War Game

    Tragic WWI Christmas story with profound themes.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Barbershop 2: Back in Business

    Great message delivered in an edgy hip-hop movie.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Miracle

    Moving story of the 1980 Olympic hockey team.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
    The further adventures of immigrant mice.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    An American Tail

    Adorable, heartwarming tale of an immigrant mouse.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Millennium Actress
    Arty Japanese animated drama is too complex for little ones.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Indy's first adventure is a rip-roaring action masterpiece.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Rabbit-Proof Fence

    Powerful drama about racism OK for tweens and up.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2003)