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Movie reviews for holidays & wild animals

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    Fly Away Home

    Thrilling, touching adventure for animal lovers.
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Trumpet of the Swan
    A good family movie; much to enjoy and talk about.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
    This rote sequel will thrill Willy fans.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

    Kids will enjoy it, even if the jokes escape them.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Dinosaur

    Stunning, but can be dark and scary in places.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
    Not better than the original, but still smiley holiday fare.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Doctor Dolittle (1967)
    Animal-friendly, kid-friendly classic -- but dated.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Tim Burton magic with just a touch of scariness.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

    Um, no surprises here. Better than the original.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    Classic turkey-day special for young and old.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    By caring for the world's scrawniest Christmas tree, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of the holiday.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Jumanji
    Some thrills, but may be too much for little ones.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Rescuers Down Under
    A rare sequel that improves on the original.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Robin Hood
    A cuddly, classic take on the folktale.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Fox and the Hound

    Heartwarming tale of friendship, but expect some peril.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Polar Bear King

    Norwegian fairy tale is confusing, long, and a bit scary.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    The Bear

    Live-action animal saga is incredible -- and a bit scary.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Free Willy
    A wayward boy befriends a moody killer whale.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Babar: King of the Elephants

    Delightful story, with one scary moment for younger kids.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    101 Dalmatians Christmas
    Not very Christmas-y cartoons.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    A Christmas Carol (1984)

    A timeless but bleak adaptation of Dickens' classic. By the movie's end, you'll believe in Scrooge's redemption.
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

    Culkin sequel takes slapstick shenanigans to NYC.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Home Alone

    Slapstick family holiday comedy brings the pain.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    King Kong (1976)
    Bad script and acting ruin a classic story.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Paulie

    Talking bird on a coming-of-age journey with some peril.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 1999)