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Movie reviews for science fiction

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    TRON
    Dated and mediocre but kid-friendly sci-fi from Disney.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    King Kong (1933)
    Violent but beloved old-school monster movie.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Escape from New York
    Extremely dark '80s sci-fi classic is too intense for kids.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Edward Scissorhands

    Dark yet sweet underdog tale for older kids.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Forbidden Planet

    Classic '50s sci-fi flick is campy fun.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Piranha (1978)
    Extremely gory Jaws rip-off is too much for kids.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    City of Lost Children
    Bizarre, beautiful French sci-fi with creepy images, themes.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    The Matrix

    Intense, but many teens will be able to handle it.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    The Last Starfighter
    Lighthearted space adventure has a fun '80s feel.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Aliens

    Alien sequel is bigger, faster, scarier.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    *batteries not included

    A good film the whole family can enjoy.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
    Cold War-influenced exit of classic space crew.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Escape from L.A.
    Violent, semi-spoofy action sequel is too dark for kids.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Lost in Space
    Strictly for fans of the TV show or sci-fi buffs.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Starman
    Jeff Bridges as appealing alien; best for teens.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Judge Dredd

    '90s Stallone action movie guilty of nonstop violence.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    The Day the Earth Stood Still

    A sci-fi, pro-peace classic with some threats and violence.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Invasion of the Body Snatchers
    Talky, tame original sci-fi study in paranoia.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Tremors
    Modest monster flick is great fun for teens.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    WarGames

    Suspenseful Cold War tale with teen gamer in control.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Dune
    Weird, nonsensical, dated sci-fi epic has some cult appeal.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Stardust

    Low-budget sci-fi disaster with some swearing.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Contact
    Thoughtful adaptation of the Carl Sagan novel.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 1997)
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    The Fifth Element

    Futuristic comic book spectacle fun, but riddled with guns.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 1997)
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    Phenomenon

    Gentle tearjerker about sudden mental superpowers.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 1997)