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About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
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All reviews for ages 11, 12 & 16

3,072 results
  • Review
    Life Below Zero

    Rugged Alaskan lifestyle reality with hunting and language.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Erased

    Copycat thriller mixes violence, father/daughter bonding.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Frances Ha

    Smart, hilarious, mature look at an appealing scatterbrain.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The English Teacher

    Devoted teacher makes a fateful mistake in solid comedy.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Lucy Variations

    Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.
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    12
     
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2013)
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    3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom

    Toxic brother drives so-so comedy about mortifying video.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Liz & Dick

    Guilty pleasure biopic has behind-the-tabloids appeal.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Resale Royalty

    Refreshingly real clan anchors mild fashion reality show.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Codea

    Innovative tool for programming on the iPad.
    AGE
    12
     
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    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
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    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Take Me to Your Mother

    Mild, mom-targeted show is tender, funny reality.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (Book, 2013)
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    WKRP in Cincinnati

    Classic sitcom still entertains, raises relevant issues.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Love Is All You Need

    Older teens, adults can say "I do" to wedding dramedy.
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    16
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Maron

    Uncomfortable laughs on this painfully real, adult comedy.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    KidsRuby

    Download gives good background on coding, so-so instruction.
    AGE
    12
     
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    2
    (Website, 2013)
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    "Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)" (CD Single)

    British X Factor star hits U.S. with fun, mildly edgy tune.
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    12
     
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    By Olly Murs
    (Music, 2013)
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    How to Lead a Life of Crime

    School-for-criminals mystery turns very dark and violent.
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    16
     
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    By Kirsten Miller
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Details

    Bad choices and immoral acts go unpunished in dark comedy.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Inside Amy Schumer

    Raunchy comedy with a subversively feminist edge.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Quizlet

    Student-created flashcards are a mixed bag.
    AGE
    11
     
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    2
    (Website, 2013)
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    Need for Speed Most Wanted

    Fast-paced racer fun to play but encourages recklessness.
    AGE
    12
     
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    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    4 Pics 1 Word

    Catchy one-player guessing game has an addictive quality.
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    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)